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Where is Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery located?

Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery is located in Northampton, Northamptonshire, East Midlands, NN4 8SW.

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Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery serves students aged 3 to 11.

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Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery

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In terms of academic performance, Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery has 91% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 169 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 12.7%, 34% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 4.6%.

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OfstedOutstanding · 2022KS2 expected91%Attendance95.4%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

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Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

Is it a fit?

What kind of school is Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 3–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Size: 169 pupils
SEN support: 25% of pupils

Likely a good fit for

Solid primary foundations — 91% reach the expected standard in reading, writing & maths.
Pupils who need extra support — 25% are on SEN support, above the typical share (~13%).

Based on the latest government data. Every child is different — use this as a starting point, not a verdict.

The area around this school

Environment score: 43/100

Average surroundings

Air quality44/100

Transport access35/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery

At Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery, 91% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

96% met the expected standard in reading and 91% in maths.

Attendance at Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery

Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery has an overall absence rate of 4.6%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery

The teacher turnover rate at Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery is 12.7%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery

Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery has 169 pupils on roll.

34% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

25% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted following an inspection in November 2022 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery is due for reinspection this year (2026).

An "Outstanding" rating means Ofsted found the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership to all be of the highest standard — the top grade Ofsted awarded under the graded system.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

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