Located on the Eastern district of Northampton, Blackthorn is a one form entry primary school with a happy and thriving nursery. Our school has been on a journey of improvement, driven by a continuing passion to provide excellence for all the children in our community. We believe that excellence for every child begins with high-quality teaching that is carefully planned and structured around a rich and balanced curriculum from Nursery to Year 6. The children at Blackthorn are polite, respectful and keen to learn.