Blackthorn Primary School
Academy sponsor led
Northampton, NN3 8EP
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 27% in England
89 of 127 in West Northamptonshire
Pupils
236
First preferences per place
1.00
2026/27
Absence
5.5%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, writing & maths (expected standard) | 44% | 55% | 68% | |
| Higher standard | 0% | 3% | 4% | |
| Reading | 52% | 74% | 79% | |
| Writing | 70% | 68% | 68% | |
| Maths | 70% | 61% | 75% |
Nearby primary schools
- Rectory Farm Primary School · 0.4 mi · Good · Bottom 30% in England
- Lings Primary School · 0.5 mi · Good · Bottom 10% in England
- Woodvale Primary Academy · 0.6 mi · Good · Bottom 14% in England
- Lumbertubs Primary School · 0.8 mi · Good · Top 45% in England
- St Andrew's Ceva Primary School · 1.0 mi · Good · Bottom 44% in England
- Thorplands Primary School · 1.0 mi · Good · Bottom 32% in England
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The neighbourhood
Blackthorn Primary School is in Blackthorn & Lings (typical home £211,000, crime very high).
What is Blackthorn Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Blackthorn Primary School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Blackthorn Primary School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Blackthorn Primary School is in the bottom 27% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.