Larkhall Lane, Harpole, Northampton NN7 4DP
10 reasons to choose Harpole Primary School
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Harpole Primary School has a Schoolsmith Score® of 67. It is one of the best state primary schools in Northampton and one of the 5 best independent or state primaries within 7 miles.
School fundamentals
Harpole Primary School is a state primary school for boys and girls (60%/40%) between the ages of 4 and 11 years. It is a Church of England voluntary controlled faith school. The school was also rated as Good by Ofsted in its last (2024) inspection. Reception places are usually oversubscribed every year, on first preference.
Average class size
Harpole Primary School has one class per year, and an average class size of 26 pupils.
Exam results and leavers' destinations
Average Year 6 SATS results from 2016-19 and 2022 show that Harpole Primary School achieves attainment results that are around the national average. By the same measure, progress scores have been variable around the national average, possibly reflecting different cohorts’ ability profiles. Most pupils go on to Campion School at the end of Year 6.
The Harpole Primary School curriculum
School curriculum emphasises Christian social morality and also includes PSHE, French. Most subjects are taught separately, but some such as English, history, geography, art and DT are organised by topics, with cross-curricular linking where appropriate. There may be an occasional extra-curricular academic or hobby club.
More on the curriculum
There are regular educational trips for all year groups, visiting speakers and a residential trip for Years 5 and 6.
Specialist teaching
Most lessons are taught by the class teacher with some peripatetic and specialist teaching.
Sport at Harpole Primary School
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
The Arts at Harpole Primary School
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Wraparound care
School hours are from 9.00am to 3.15pm though after school clubs can extend the day.
Find another school near Harpole Primary School
Quinton House Preparatory School (2.4 miles); Northampton High Junior School (6 miles); Pitsford School, Junior School (9 miles).
The Bramptons Primary School (3.9 miles); East Haddon Church of England Primary School (6.3 miles); Hackleton Church of England Primary School (9.1 miles).
Quinton House School (2.4 miles); Bosworth Independent School (4.6 miles); Northampton High School (6 miles).
The Duston School (1.8 miles); Northampton School for Boys (5.8 miles); Caroline Chisholm School (7.2 miles).