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OpenPrimaryURN 146035

Blackthorn Primary School

Academy sponsor led · Northampton · NN3 8EP

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Phase

Primary

Age range

Ages 4–11

Pupils

236

Local authority

West Northamptonshire

Age range

Ages 4–11

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

3 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy sponsor led (primary), Ages 4–11, in Northampton, West Northamptonshire, 236 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy, special school. Free school meals: 35.6%.

Open schools in Northampton
141
Primary schools in Northampton
101
Academies among open schools in Northampton
52% (74)
Open schools in NN3
34
Primary in NN3
20
Open schools in West Northamptonshire LA
209
Primary in West Northamptonshire LA
148

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in NorthamptonNear NN3

Overview

School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Age range
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
146035

Location

Address
Waingrove
Postcode
NN3 8EP
Town
Northampton
Local authority
West Northamptonshire

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
236
Boys / girls
128 / 108
School capacity
266
Capacity fill
236 / 266 (89%)
Free school meals
35.6%
FSM pupils
84
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
Has Nursery Classes
Religious character
None
Governance
Academy trust: NORTHAMPTON PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
NORTHAMPTON PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST

Contact

Telephone
01604407254
Website
www.blackthornprimary.net

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