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Irthlingborough Junior School
College Street, Irthlingborough, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN9 5TX, North Northamptonshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
12.0 / 100
Bottom 12%
Better than 12% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
358
Capacity
360
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid level of educational quality. While 57% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, which is above the national average, only 3% achieve the higher standard. Parental satisfaction is relatively high, with 81% of parents recommending the school, indicating a supportive community despite limited published data on overall performance.
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Last inspected: 14 January 2020Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 57% | Bottom 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Parent View (101 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
Good range of subjects
90%
My child feels safe
87%
My child is happy
87%
My child makes good progress
86%
School has high expectations
85%
I'd recommend this school
81%
Behaviour is good
80%
School keeps me informed
79%
Progress is communicated
72%
School supports development
70%
School responds to concerns
63%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.1%
White Other6.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.2%
Black African2.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Mixed Other1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Asian Other0.8%
Asian Indian0.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Black Other0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Location
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52.32652, -0.61513 · NN9 5TX
School details
Local authorityNorth Northamptonshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN141910
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Irthlingborough Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Irthlingborough Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 January 2020.
Is Irthlingborough Junior School a good school?
Irthlingborough Junior School scores 12.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 12% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Irthlingborough Junior School?
Based on 101 Ofsted Parent View responses, Irthlingborough Junior School receives a satisfaction score of 77% across all parent survey questions.
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