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Denton Primary School

Community school · Northampton · NN7 1DT

Ages 3–11 · 84 pupils · West Northamptonshire

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Ofsted

Needs attention

KS2 expected (RWM)

85%

Overall absence

4.9%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-02-10

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)85%
Higher standard (RWM)15%
Avg scaled score — reading
109.0
Avg scaled score — maths
106.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
107.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence4.9%
Persistent absence (10%+)8.8%
Unauthorised0.9%
Authorised absence
4.0%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
80

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill58%

84 pupils · 144 places

Pupils on roll
84
Boys / girls
41 / 43
School capacity
144
Capacity fill
84 / 144 (58%)
Free school meals
7.6%
FSM pupils
6
Gender
Mixed
School type
Community school

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

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

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Community school
Federation
The Ashby Federation
Headteacher
Mrs Rosie Gibson

Location

Address
Vicarage Lane, Denton
Postcode
NN7 1DT
Town
Northampton
County
Northamptonshire
Local authority
West Northamptonshire
District
West Northamptonshire
Constituency
South Northamptonshire
Urban/rural
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

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

Mixed community school (primary), Ages 3–11, in Northampton, West Northamptonshire, 84 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery. Free school meals: 7.6%.

Open schools in Northampton
141
Primary schools in Northampton
101
Academies among open schools in Northampton
52% (74)
Open schools in NN7
23
Primary in NN7
21
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 NN7

  • Yardley Hastings Primary School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Community school · Primary

    Northampton · NN7 1EL · West Northamptonshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS293%
    • Absence3.9%
    • FSM3.0%

    1.6 miles away

  • Cogenhoe Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Primary

    Northampton · NN7 1NB · West Northamptonshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS260%
    • Absence4.3%
    • FSM8.4%

    1.8 miles away

  • Little Houghton Church of England Primary

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    Northampton · NN7 1AF · West Northamptonshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS275%
    • Absence4.1%
    • FSM12.5%

    2.3 miles away

  • Grendon Church of England Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Voluntary controlled school · Primary

    Northampton · NN7 1JW · North Northamptonshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS288%
    • Absence3.6%
    • FSM3.5%

    2.8 miles away

  • Hackleton CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    Northampton · NN7 2AB · West Northamptonshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS291%
    • Absence3.6%
    • FSM7.7%

    2.9 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Rosie Gibson
Telephone
01604890330
Website
www.dentonprimary.net/

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