Groundworks begin to deliver new Overstone Park Primary School
12 February 2025
Work has officially begun on the construction of Overstone Park Primary School, a state-of-the-art, non-selective, state-funded primary school at the Overstone Leys development in north-east Northampton. A groundbreaking ceremony took place on Tuesday, 11 February, marking a significant milestone in the delivery of this much-anticipated educational facility.
Scheduled for completion in April 2026, Overstone Park Primary School is planned to initially welcome 30 Reception learners. To provide a smooth learning experience for the first Reception cohort, students will attend Wootton Park School—its sister school within the Northampton Free School Trust,—for the first two terms from September 2025 to March 2026 before moving to the new site.
The school will continue to expand annually with new Reception intakes, in line with local housing growth and demand, until reaching full capacity for 420 pupils aged 4-11 years.
Based on the existing model of Wootton Park School, rated ‘Outstanding’ in all categories in 2019, Overstone Park Primary School will focus on strong academic achievement, instilling core values, and fostering citizenship, community, and service. The school aims to provide a ‘foundation for growth’ where every child can thrive and prosper.
West Northamptonshire is overseeing the delivery of this project working alongside Steele and Bray, the appointed contractor to build the school, and PhP Architects which have led on the design.
Cllr Fiona Baker, Cabinet Member for Children, Families and Education at West Northamptonshire Council, commented: “Work starting on the groundworks for Overstone Park Primary School is a significant step forward in delivering high-quality education for families in the Overstone Leys area. This modern, energy-efficient school will provide an outstanding learning environment for children, ensuring they have the best possible start to their educational journey. We are proud to be working alongside our partners to bring this exciting project to life.”
Mr Dan Rosser, Chief Executive Officer of Northampton Free School Trust, added: “Overstone Park Primary has proved such a popular choice with families keen to secure a Reception place for this September and we are excited that construction work on our flagship building is now forging ahead. With living walls, a large main hall and studio area, library, ICT, DT and Food Technology facilities plus wonderful outdoor facilities including a covered play area, an amphitheatre, a trim trail, a multi-use games area and a large hard-standing playground, it will certainly be worth the wait!”
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