Schools in NN3 postcode district

Schools in postcode district NN3. Add your full home postcode below for distance filtering and a your neighbourhood comparison with the wider NN3 area.

Covers: Abington Vale, Billing, Blackthorn, Boothville, Bridgewater Primary School, Eastfield, Ecton Brook, Headlands, Lings, Lumbertubs, and 8 more areas

Add your home postcode in the green box below. Until then, distances use the centre of NN3. The list starts at 3 miles β€” you can change that. Not an official school catchment.

Neighbourhood & area context

Three levels help you compare places: your neighbourhood (your full postcode), postcode district NN3 (schools and local averages on this page), and West Northamptonshire (wider council census and crime β€” background only, not your street). We only show rows we actually hold.

Add your full home postcode in the green box above to see how your street compares with postcode district NN3 and West Northamptonshire.

District area rating (NN3)Good

Postcode district NN3

Schools and figures for this postcode district β€” the same NN3 bucket as the map and school list (before your distance filter).

Schools in district
30 (20 primary, 6 secondary)
Average attendance
95%
Average free school meals
24.7%
Average SEN
23.7%
Average EAL
31.6%
Deprivation around local schools
Slightly less deprived than average for England
Average house price
Β£294,010 (+2.9% year on year)
Flood risk
Low
Broadband
Gigabit available (93%+ premises, 300+ Mbps)
Council tax
Typical band B–C

Wider area: West Northamptonshire

Census and crime for West Northamptonshire. Useful context for the borough or council β€” not broken down to your village or street.

Population
425,726
Households
163,767
Aged under 18
21.6%
Aged 16–64 (approx.)
61.3%
Aged 65+
17.1%
Ethnicity
White 86%, Asian 5%, Black 5%
Crimes (estimated)
41,040
Crimes per 1,000 (estimated)
96.4

About these figures: School data mostly from 2024–25. Wider-area lines use Census 2021 for West Northamptonshire. Crime figures are rough estimates, not police records for your postcode.

Map of schools in this area

The map shows 30 schools in postcode district NN3. Numbered circles group nearby schools β€” click to zoom in. Use the list beside the map, a pin, or Show on map on a school card below.

How far from the NN3 centre?

Pick a radius to control which schools appear in the list below. Only schools whose postcode is in NN3 are included β€” we measure the straight-line distance from NN3 centre. Add your home postcode above to search by distance from your address across nearby districts.

Show schools within:

3 miles is selected by default. Add your home postcode at the top to measure from your address instead of the district centre. Try 1 mile or 1.5 miles for a shorter list, 3 miles for a wider search, or All in district for every NN3 school regardless of distance. Straight-line distance only β€” not walking, driving, or an official catchment area.

Schools (within 3 miles of NN3 centre)

Sorted by distance from NN3 centre, nearest first. Use the buttons above to change how far out we look, or show the whole of NN3. Each card shows straight-line miles, Ofsted rating and key statistics.

  • The Arbours Primary Academy

    St Gregory's Road, The Arbours, Northampton NN3 3QF

    TypeAcademy sponsor led
    TrustTHE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST
    Age range4–11
    OfstedOutstanding12 Sept 2023
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    0.1 miles from NN3 centre Walking distance
    Pupils
    337
    Free school meals
    22.8%
    SEN
    7.4%
    EAL
    44.2%
    Attendance
    94.4%
    Persistent absence
    15.7%
    Admissions
    About average
    Attainment
    81% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • St Gregory's Catholic Primary School

    Grange Road, Northampton NN3 2AX

    TypeAcademy converter
    TrustOUR LADY IMMACULATE CATHOLIC ACADEMIES TRUST LTD
    Age range3–11
    0.3 miles from NN3 centre Walking distance
    Pupils
    254
    Free school meals
    23.9%
    SEN
    22%
    EAL
    34.6%
    Attendance
    96.6%
    Persistent absence
    7.9%
    Admissions
    Often has places
    Attainment
    29% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • Lumbertubs Primary School

    Tonmead Road, Northampton NN3 8HZ

    TypeAcademy sponsor led
    TrustCAMPFIRE EDUCATION TRUST
    Age range3–11
    0.4 miles from NN3 centre Walking distance
    Pupils
    242
    Free school meals
    32.3%
    SEN
    17.8%
    EAL
    37.6%
    Attendance
    95.1%
    Persistent absence
    14%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    68% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • Boothville Primary School

    Booth Lane North, Northampton NN3 6JG

    TypeCommunity school
    Age range3–11
    0.5 miles from NN3 centre Walking distance
    Pupils
    649
    Free school meals
    20.8%
    SEN
    18.8%
    EAL
    23.1%
    Attendance
    95.5%
    Persistent absence
    10.7%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    71% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • Thorplands Primary School

    Farm Field Court, Thorplands, Northampton NN3 8AQ

    TypeAcademy sponsor led
    TrustNORTHAMPTON PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST
    Age range2–11
    0.5 miles from NN3 centre Walking distance
    Pupils
    224
    Free school meals
    43.6%
    SEN
    31.7%
    EAL
    46.9%
    Attendance
    97%
    Persistent absence
    5.5%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    50% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • Lings Primary School

    Hayeswood Road, Lings, Northampton NN3 8NN

    TypeAcademy converter
    TrustNORTHAMPTON PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST
    Age range3–11
    0.5 miles from NN3 centre Walking distance
    Pupils
    413
    Free school meals
    30.4%
    SEN
    10.9%
    EAL
    47.9%
    Attendance
    96.8%
    Persistent absence
    4.7%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    38% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • Headlands Primary School

    Bushland Road, Northampton NN3 2NS

    TypeAcademy converter
    TrustNORTHAMPTON PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST
    Age range4–11
    Ofsted–14 Mar 2024School remains Good
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    0.6 miles from NN3 centre Walking distance
    Pupils
    460
    Free school meals
    20.4%
    SEN
    29.3%
    SEN provision
    SEN unit
    EAL
    30.4%
    Attendance
    95.9%
    Persistent absence
    9.5%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    62% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • Woodvale Primary Academy

    Crestwood Road, Lings Way, Northampton NN3 8JJ

    TypeAcademy sponsor led
    TrustGREENWOOD ACADEMIES TRUST
    Age range3–11
    0.6 miles from NN3 centre Walking distance
    Pupils
    446
    Free school meals
    24.4%
    SEN
    12.8%
    EAL
    54.7%
    Attendance
    96.4%
    Persistent absence
    7.3%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    53% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • Eastfield Academy

    St Albans Close, Northampton NN3 2RJ

    TypeAcademy sponsor led
    TrustTHE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST
    Age range2–11
    OfstedGood10 Sept 2024School remains Good
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    0.8 miles from NN3 centre Walking distance
    Pupils
    213
    Free school meals
    33.2%
    SEN
    12.2%
    EAL
    55.9%
    Attendance
    95%
    Persistent absence
    12.8%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    67% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • Weston Favell CofE Primary School

    Westwood Way, Wellingborough Road, Northampton NN3 3HH

    TypeAcademy converter
    TrustWESTON FAVELL CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL
    Age range3–11
    OfstedNot judged10 Mar 2025
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    0.8 miles from NN3 centre Walking distance
    Pupils
    459
    Free school meals
    6.3%
    SEN
    13.1%
    EAL
    28.5%
    Attendance
    97.2%
    Persistent absence
    4.1%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    84% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • Parklands Primary School

    Spinney Hill Road, Northampton NN3 6DW

    TypeAcademy sponsor led
    TrustPRESTON HEDGES TRUST
    Age range4–11
    1.1 miles from NN3 centre Cycling distance Park & stride
    Pupils
    410
    Free school meals
    8%
    SEN
    11.2%
    EAL
    17.1%
    Attendance
    96%
    Persistent absence
    9.4%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    78% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • Blackthorn Primary School

    Waingrove, Northampton NN3 8EP

    TypeAcademy sponsor led
    TrustNORTHAMPTON PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST
    Age range4–11
    1.1 miles from NN3 centre Cycling distance Park & stride
    Pupils
    231
    Free school meals
    37.2%
    SEN
    19.5%
    SEN provision
    SEN unit
    EAL
    49.4%
    Attendance
    95.2%
    Persistent absence
    14.1%
    Admissions
    About average
    Attainment
    46% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • Standens Barn Primary School

    Flaxwell Court, Standens Barn, Northampton NN3 9EH

    TypeAcademy converter
    TrustINMAT
    Age range4–11
    Ofsted–27 Sept 2023School remains Good
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    1.2 miles from NN3 centre Cycling distance Park & stride
    Pupils
    355
    Free school meals
    20.6%
    SEN
    15.5%
    EAL
    48.2%
    Attendance
    97.7%
    Persistent absence
    6.1%
    Admissions
    About average
    Attainment
    53% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • Cedar Road Primary School

    Cedar Road East, Northampton NN3 2JF

    TypeAcademy converter
    TrustTHE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST
    Age range4–11
    1.3 miles from NN3 centre Cycling distance Park & stride
    Pupils
    408
    Free school meals
    15.2%
    SEN
    12.3%
    EAL
    26.7%
    Attendance
    96.5%
    Persistent absence
    8.2%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    67% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • Bridgewater Primary School

    Bridgewater Drive, Bridgewater Primary School, Northampton NN3 3AF

    TypeCommunity school
    Age range3–11
    OfstedNot judged17 Nov 2024
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    1.4 miles from NN3 centre Cycling distance Park & stride
    Pupils
    658
    Free school meals
    6.2%
    SEN
    14.9%
    EAL
    13.5%
    Attendance
    96.6%
    Persistent absence
    5.1%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    65% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • Rectory Farm Primary School

    Olden Road, Rectory Farm, Northampton NN3 5DD

    TypeAcademy sponsor led
    TrustNORTHAMPTON PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST
    Age range4–11
    1.5 miles from NN3 centre Cycling distance Park & stride
    Pupils
    195
    Free school meals
    35.9%
    SEN
    14.4%
    EAL
    40.5%
    Attendance
    95.3%
    Persistent absence
    16.7%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    67% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • Abington Vale Primary School

    Ashford Close, Abington Vale, Northampton NN3 3NQ

    TypeAcademy converter
    TrustNORTHAMPTON PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST
    Age range2–11
    Ofsted–26 Mar 2024School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
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    1.7 miles from NN3 centre Cycling distance Park & stride
    Pupils
    427
    Free school meals
    10.4%
    SEN
    15.9%
    EAL
    49.2%
    Attendance
    96.3%
    Persistent absence
    8.4%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    70% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • St Andrew's Ceva Primary School

    Ecton Brook Road, Ecton Brook, Northampton NN3 5EN

    TypeVoluntary aided school
    Age range4–11
    OfstedGood11 Nov 2024Standards maintained
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    1.8 miles from NN3 centre Cycling distance Park & stride
    Pupils
    325
    Free school meals
    26.5%
    SEN
    13.8%
    EAL
    34.8%
    Attendance
    96.8%
    Persistent absence
    2.7%
    Admissions
    About average
    Attainment
    64% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • Moulton Primary School

    Church Hill, Moulton, Northampton NN3 7SW

    TypeFoundation school
    Age range4–11
    Ofsted–27 Jan 2022School remains Good
    View school on Ofsted
    1.8 miles from NN3 centre Cycling distance Park & stride
    Pupils
    612
    Free school meals
    10.8%
    SEN
    16.5%
    EAL
    10.6%
    Attendance
    96.3%
    Persistent absence
    8%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    55% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • Ecton Brook Primary School

    Ecton Brook Road, Ecton Brook, Northampton NN3 5DY

    TypeAcademy converter
    TrustNORTHAMPTON PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST
    Age range4–11
    OfstedNot judged11 Jun 2025
    View school on Ofsted
    1.9 miles from NN3 centre Cycling distance Park & stride
    Pupils
    558
    Free school meals
    25.1%
    SEN
    16.5%
    EAL
    34.9%
    Attendance
    95.8%
    Persistent absence
    10.1%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    65% met expected standard (KS2)
    Visit school website

Guide to school and area statistics

A short key for the statistics shown on this page for NN3. We have not listed house prices, broadband, green space or similar extras here unless they appear in the neighbourhood and area context section.

School listings

What you see on each school card

Only fields that appear on at least one school on this page are listed. Hover a stat row when you see a question mark for a one-line reminder.

School type
How the school is run β€” for example academy, council-maintained, voluntary aided or free school.
Trust
The multi-academy trust or sponsor running the school, where it is an academy.
Age range
Year groups on roll β€” for example 4–11 for primary, or 11–18 with sixth form.
Ofsted
Latest published inspection grade, inspection date where we have it, and a link to the school’s page on the Ofsted reports site.
Straight-line miles
Distance as the crow flies from your home postcode when you have entered one, otherwise from the middle of this district. Not walking or driving time.
Walking, cycling and park-and-stride hints
Rough bands from straight-line miles: about 1 mile or less may suit walking; about 1–2.5 miles we show cycling and park-and-stride; over about 2.5 miles park-and-stride only. Not checked routes or journey times.
Pupils
Number of pupils on roll from published school census data.
Free school meals
Share of pupils eligible for free school meals.
SEN
Share of pupils with SEN support or an Education, Health and Care plan.
SEN provision
Extra on-site support such as a resourced provision or SEN unit.
English as an additional language (EAL)
Share of pupils whose first language is not English, where recorded.
Attendance
Share of possible sessions attended. Higher is better.
Persistent absence
Share of pupils missing 10% or more of sessions. Lower is better.
Admissions pressure
Indicative label from recent applications versus places β€” oversubscribed, about average or often has spaces.
Attainment
Primary: share meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (Key Stage 2). Secondary: Progress 8. A dash means nothing was published for that school.
Attainment vs local
Compares each school’s headline to others of the same phase on this page β€” above, below or about average for the district.
Area overview

What you see in the area overview

Matches the two blocks above β€” postcode district first, then the wider council area.

Area rating (stars)
A simple 1–5 guide from deprivation around schools here β€” not Ofsted grades. Recorded crime can nudge the score when we have it; estimates do not.
Schools in district
How many schools are in this postcode district, split by primary and secondary.
Average attendance
Mean attendance across schools here with published absence data.
Average free school meals
Mean free school meals eligibility across schools here with published data.
Average SEN
Mean SEN percentage across schools here with published data.
Average EAL
Mean English as an additional language percentage where published.
Deprivation
How deprived neighbourhoods around schools here are compared with England (official deprivation index, shown as bands 1–10 where 1 is most deprived and 10 is least deprived).
Average house price
Typical sold prices for this postcode district where we have them β€” street-by-street prices vary.
Flood risk
Indicative summary β€” check Environment Agency maps for a specific address.
Broadband
General picture of speeds and availability β€” check with providers at your address.
Council tax
Typical band for the area β€” your exact band depends on the property.
Your home neighbourhood
When you enter your full home postcode, we compare deprivation for your small area with the typical area around schools in this district.
Population, households, ethnicity and age
Census figures for the local council area β€” not your street or this postcode district alone.
Crime figures
Often a rough council-wide estimate, not police records for your postcode. Badges compare to the national average when we have recorded data.
Using this page

Using this page

Tools on this page for narrowing schools and understanding distances.

Distance filter
Controls which schools appear in the list β€” 1, 1.5, 2 or 3 miles, or every school in this district. Not an admissions catchment.
About these figures
School and Ofsted data from official releases. The area overview splits postcode-district figures from wider council context, with dates at the bottom of that panel.