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Nursery (incl. primary schools with a nursery)
Council: West Northamptonshire

Abington Vale Primary School

Northampton, West Northamptonshire - NN3 3NQ

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“Displayed about school and in every classroom are our 'Termly Values' which serve as a reminder to every one of the ways in which we can live and learn successfully together.”

PrimarySince 2012Ofsted: Good

Badby School

Badby, West Northamptonshire - NN11 3AJ

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“We want to offer high quality teaching and learning for all our pupils that highlights the importance of human creativity and achievement and leads to the development of educated citizens within our own community and on a wider national and global scale.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

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Barry Primary School

Northampton, West Northamptonshire - NN1 5JS

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“In summary, the ethos of Barry Primary and Nursery School shows the children the importance of hard work and the benefits that it can bring. Children are taught in a caring environment, whilst learning themselves what being caring actually means and looks like.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Blakesley Church of England Primary School

Towcester, West Northamptonshire - NN12 8RD

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“As a Church of England school at the heart of the community and in partnership with parents, Blakesley C of E Primary School is committed to enabling all pupils to achieve their full potential. It is a place where we learn how to love God, one another and ourselves and to serve the community.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Boddington Church of England Primary Academy

Daventry, West Northamptonshire - NN11 6DL

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“At Boddington C of E Academy, we believe that our Christian values are at the heart of everything that we do both during school hours and outside of school. Our children are encouraged to show school values in all they do.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Boothville Primary School

Northampton, West Northamptonshire - NN3 6JG

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Boothville is a happy and inclusive school in which the children’s voice is clearly heard in an atmosphere that encourages respect for all.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery

Northampton, West Northamptonshire - NN4 8SW

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“At Briar Hill we educate hearts and minds. Briar Hill is a happy school where everything is done with love. We are a high performing, successful school. We are We are an OUTSTANDING OFSTED school and the TES Primary School of the Year in 2022 and we are extremely proud of this accolade.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Bridgewater Primary School

Northampton, West Northamptonshire - NN3 3AF

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“All members of the team work hard to offer a nurturing and supportive learning environment for the children to thrive and grow. We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum with an emphasis on promoting the characteristics of effective learning.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

Byfield School

Daventry, West Northamptonshire - NN11 6US

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“Byfield is a friendly school where everybody is caring and welcoming. We provide children with inspiring learning opportunities and ensure children are encouraged, supported and challenged so they develop a love of learning.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families

Northampton, West Northamptonshire - NN5 7DE

““At Camrose, Croyland, Highfield and Parklands Nursery schools every day our children have access to highly stimulating and exciting learning experiences!”

NurserySince 1992Ofsted: Requires improvementQuality of education: Requires improvement

Castle Academy

Northampton, West Northamptonshire - NN1 2TR

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“We believe in a fully inclusive school for all children and ensure that all children, including those with special educational needs can learn, succeed, and achieve.”

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

Chiltern Primary School

Northampton, West Northamptonshire - NN5 6BW

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“At Chiltern Primary School we are ambitious for all our pupils. We are committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment that celebrates our diverse community and the unique individuals within it.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Cogenhoe Primary School

Northampton, West Northamptonshire - NN7 1NB

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

Croughton All Saints CofE Primary School

Brackley, West Northamptonshire - NN13 5LT

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“We truly believe that everyone within our community has something to add as a group and, with God’s guidance, we recognise and nurture talents to make us stronger together.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Culworth Church of England Primary Academy

Banbury, West Northamptonshire - OX17 2BB

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“'This Church of England School encourages individuality, responsibility and respect for others within a caring and Christian framework. By nurturing the children’s natural curiosity, a love of learning is developed which will help them to achieve their personal best.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

Denton Primary School

Northampton, West Northamptonshire - NN7 1DT

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“We challenge our children to achieve their full potential as well as providing a caring and nurturing family atmosphere. It is very important to us that children are happy, emotionally secure and enjoy coming to school.”

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

DSLV E-ACT Academy

Daventry, West Northamptonshire - NN11 4LJ

Nursery - Year 13 (ages 3-18)

“DSLV provides a unique opportunity to develop a continuous relationship with one academy across all of the stages in a child’s learning and development – in a place where they can feel safe, happy and valued. DSLV is a school that plays a fundamental role in the heart of its immediate community.”

All-throughEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

E-ACT The Grange School

Daventry, West Northamptonshire - NN11 4HW

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“We offer a wide range of experiences and opportunities to the children both during the working day and after school. In return, we expect the children to work very hard and always give their best. The children at The Grange School are hard working, well behaved and polite and a delight to work with.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Requires improvementQuality of education: Requires improvement

Eastfield Academy

Northampton, West Northamptonshire - NN3 2RJ

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“At Eastfield Academy we are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all children will be challenged in their thinking to achieve the best of their abilities and are enthusiastic to become lifelong learners. We strive to provide all our children with a world class education.”

PrimarySince 1996Ofsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Fairfields School

Northampton, West Northamptonshire - NN2 6JN

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Below you will find a copy of the school's Provision Specification, latest SEN Information Report and Ofsted Report.”

Not applicableEstablishedOfsted: Outstanding