Headlands Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Bushland Road Northampton Northamptonshire NN3 2NS |
| Phone | 01604407098 |
| Reference Number | 138954 |
Headlands Primary School continues to demonstrate good performance, offering a nurturing and inclusive environment where pupils are at the center of the educational experience. The school has a well-planned curriculum that effectively meets the diverse needs of its students, with an emphasis on vocabulary development and reading. However, attendance remains a concern, as too many pupils do not attend regularly, impacting their learning and overall achievement. This inspection marks the school's second ungraded inspection since it was last judged good in 2014, reflecting ongoing commitment to continuous improvement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 460 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.7%
Girls: 46.3% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 20.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 33.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 24.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34 | 28 | 62 |
| 2 | 28 | 31 | 59 |
| 3 | 31 | 30 | 61 |
| 4 | 36 | 35 | 71 |
| 5 | 31 | 35 | 66 |
| 6 | 37 | 30 | 67 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 55% |
| White, Other | 12% |
| African | 6.7% |
| Indian | 3.5% |
| Pakistani | 3.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.5% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.9% |
| Asian, Other | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 06 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 06 Feb 2024 | School inspection |
| 18 Apr 2018 | Short inspection |
| 02 Jul 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Nov 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 06 Jul 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| Previously as Headlands Primary School | |
| 06 Jul 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 18 Jan 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Jan 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Dec 2002 | Full inspection |
| 03 Dec 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and supported by caring staff.
- Curriculum is well thought out and carefully planned.
- Strong emphasis on vocabulary development from early years.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs.
- Wide range of extracurricular activities and real-life experiences.
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils lack clarity on necessary disciplinary knowledge in the wider curriculum.
- High levels of pupil absence impacting learning.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 60% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 9% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 105 | ||
| Maths | 104 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0 | ||
| Writing | 1.5 | ||
| Maths | 2.1 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 37 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 19 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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