Is Lumbertubs Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 11 January 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 37th of 144 primary schools in West Northamptonshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Lumbertubs Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 70% of pupils at Lumbertubs Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Lumbertubs Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Lumbertubs Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Lumbertubs Primary School

Tonmead Road, Northampton, NN3 8HZ

Local ranking37th of 144 primary schools in West Northamptonshire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

242

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 11 January 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 70.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 73.0%
Writing (Expected): 73.0%
Maths (Expected): 80.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 70.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 105.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 108.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 106.0
Cohort Size: 30

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 242
Boys: 127 (57%)
Girls: 95 (43%)
Capacity: 242 (92% full)
SEND: 17.8%
FSM Eligible: 35.6%
EAL: 37.6%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.7%
SEN Support: 14.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 21.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 10.7
Budget per Pupil: £7,088/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 6.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 18.1% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Not applicable
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White Other: 34.3%
White British: 28.5%
Black African: 22.7%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 2.9%
Asian Bangladeshi: 2.1%
Asian Pakistani: 1.6%
Black Other: 1.6%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.2%

34.3%

White Other

28.5%

White British

22.7%

Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01604408147

bursar@lumbertubs.northants-ecl.gov.uk

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Tonmead Road

Northampton, East Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 146366
UKPRN: 10081055
Establishment No.: 2238
Trust: CAMPFIRE EDUCATION TRUST

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