Overstone Primary School
Community primary school in Northampton (West Northamptonshire).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
As the proud Headteacher of Overstone Primary School, I'd like to extend a very warm welcome to our small but thriving village school, where every child is known, valued, and truly at the heart of all we do. This is a place where strong relationships, high expectations and joyful learning come together to create something very special.
At Overstone, we live by the saying, "It takes a village to raise a child." Our close-knit school community is central to everything we do. As a dedicated staff team, we take great pride in truly knowing each child; their strengths, interests, and unique qualities, and in working closely with families to support every aspect of their development.
Our ethos is built on three simple yet powerful values: Being small means we can offer something big: a strong sense of belonging, a calm and caring environment, and rich, tailored opportunities for every child.
Whether through inspiring lessons, outdoor adventures, whole-school events, or quiet moments of pride, our pupils flourish in a setting where they are known, heard, and celebrated.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
10 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Choir
- Computing
- Dodgeball
- Football
- Gymnastics
- Karate
- Music
- Swimming
- Yoga
- Read Write Inc (RWI)
Key facts
- URN
- 121849
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Constituency
- Daventry
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (1 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Andrew Halliwell | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Stephanie Welsford Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record