How many pupils does Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery have?

Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery has 329 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (15 November 2022).

How does Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

73% of pupils at Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery part of an academy trust?

Yes — Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery is part of THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery?

Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery is located at Thorn Hill, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN4 8SW.

Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery

Thorn Hill, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN4 8SW

Outstanding

Inspected 15 November 2022

Outstanding

Ofsted

73%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

329

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery

Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery is an academy sponsor led in Northampton, West Northamptonshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 329 pupils on roll. It is part of THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (15 November 2022) rated it Outstanding. At the end of Key Stage 2, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 30.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 68.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: West Northamptonshire →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 329 / 472 (70%)
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Last Ofsted Inspection: 15 November 2022

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

30.9%

Free school meals

68.3%

EAL

1.2%

SEN support

23.4%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

73%

Expected standard (RWM)

15%

Higher standard (RWM)

104

Avg reading score

107

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.3%

Overall absence

7.4%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

15.81

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.1 vs 2023/24

22.2

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.3 vs 2023/24

10.58

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.9 vs 2023/24

£51,133

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 21% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,482 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

2.7

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,465

Spend per pupil

£7,389

Income per pupil

52%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Thorn Hill, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN4 8SW
Phone: 01604768392
Head Teacher: Jane Cooksley
Website: www.briarhillprimary.co.uk

Academy Trust

THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery?: Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery is an academy sponsor led in Northampton, West Northamptonshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery have?: Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery has 329 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery's Ofsted rating?: Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (15 November 2022).
How does Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 73% of pupils at Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery part of an academy trust?: Yes — Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery is part of THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST.
Where is Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery?: Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery is located at Thorn Hill, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN4 8SW.

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