Thorplands Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Northampton, East Midlands NN3 8AQ · West Northamptonshire
#969 of 1,516 primary schools in East Midlands
#10867 of 15,697 nationally
About Thorplands Primary School
Thorplands Primary School is a academy primary located in Northampton, in the West Northamptonshire local authority of East Midlands, England. It caters for Ages 2–11. In 2025 it enrolled 226 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 36.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 969th of 1,516 ranked primary schools in East Midlands. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: higher standard (10th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 226; capacity filled 107.6%.
There are 119 schools in Northampton; Thorplands Primary School ranks 83rd of 119 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)68%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)0%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)39.8%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Thorplands Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 226
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 39.8%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 107.6%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 68%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 0%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
Free academic assessment
Is your child on track for their SATs and GCSEs?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and maths tutoring mapped to the National Curriculum. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Thorplands Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Woodvale Primary Academy
Northampton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
449 students · 721 m away
Lings Primary School
Northampton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
401 students · 880 m away
Lumbertubs Primary School
Northampton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
222 students · 917 m away
Boothville Primary School
Northampton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
601 students · 951 m away
The Arbours Primary Academy
Northampton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
333 students · 1.0 km away
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Northampton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
214 students · 1.2 km away
Weston Favell Academy
Northampton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,431 students · 1.4 km away
St Thomas Becket Catholic School
Northampton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
912 students · 1.5 km away
Northampton School
Northampton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
650 students · 1.5 km away
Northampton Academy
Northampton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,712 students · 1.5 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in East Midlands with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Mansfield Primary Academy
Mansfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
226 students
Burford Primary and Nursery School
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
226 students
Fairfield Community Primary School
Wigston · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
227 students
St Peter's Church of England Primary School (Market Bosworth)
Nuneaton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
227 students
Sawley Infant and Nursery School
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
225 students
The King's Church of England Primary Academy
Newark · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
227 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Thorplands Primary School a good school?
Thorplands Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 36.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #969 of 1,516 in East Midlands. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Thorplands Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Thorplands Primary School ranks #969 of 1,516 primary schools in East Midlands and #10867 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Thorplands Primary School?
Thorplands Primary School had 226 students in 2025.
Is Thorplands Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Thorplands Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 2–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Thorplands Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Thorplands Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.