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Blackthorn Primary School

Waingrove, Northampton NN3 8EP

6Schola Grade
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Year groups
Reception–Year 6
Primary
Pupils
236
On roll
Ages
4–11
Capacity 266
Local authority
West Northamptonshire
Northampton Primary Academy Trust

Schola Grade 6

GCSE-style grade (9–1) · compared with 13,602 state-funded primary schools in England · How we grade
Key stage 2 tests68% met the expected standard in reading, writing & maths
60thpercentile
Disadvantaged pupils55% of disadvantaged pupils met the expected standard
62ndpercentile
Attendance13% of pupils persistently absent
44thpercentile

Percentiles compare this school with other state-funded primary schools in England; the line marks the middle. Data: key stage 2 tests, GCSE results (Attainment 8) and persistent absence, 2024/25 (Department for Education).

About Blackthorn Primary School

Blackthorn Primary School is a primary academy in Northampton, West Northamptonshire, for pupils aged 4–11 (Reception–Year 6). It is part of Northampton Primary Academy Trust.

It has 236 pupils on roll and room for 266. Its Schola Grade is 6 on the GCSE-style 9–1 scale, compared with 13,602 state-funded primary schools in England.

Location & nearby schools

Waingrove
Northampton NN3 8EP
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School details

Type
Academy · What this means
Level
Primary
Year groups
Reception–Year 6
Ages
4–11
Official type
Academy sponsor led
Pupils on roll
236
Capacity
266 pupils
Free school meals
35.60% of pupils eligible
Academy trust
Northampton Primary Academy Trust
Local authority
West Northamptonshire
Nation
England
URN
146035

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