The Avenue Infant School

A good community school school in North Northamptonshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Avenue Infant School.

Wellingborough, NN84ET Ofsted: Good Age 4-7 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

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Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for KS2 pupils meeting expected standard, KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard

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KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
Not published
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KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
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Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
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Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
10 May 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
The Avenue
Wellingborough, NN84ET

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
121871
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
The Avenue, Wellingborough, NN8 4ET
Age range
4-7
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
180 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
178
Free School Meals
15.7% (28 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.6% (10 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
15.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
22 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
44
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
178 pupils
4-7

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Kindness Responsibility Perseverance Confidence Respect

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from the Headteacher emphasising a nurturing, inclusive school in which talents are nurtured and learning is engaging, with a strong sense of community. The Headteacher notes pride in the school’s history and aims to provide a welcoming environment where staff, pupils and families work together to support learning.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

French Gymnastics Dance Drama Recorders Music Art and Craft Gardening Yoga Singing

Facilities

Library (transformed into a warm, inviting space) Playground improvements funded by FOTAS Front cloakroom transformed into cloakroom and language bay

Curriculum Highlights

English Maths Science Art and Design Computing Design and Technology Geography History Music PE PHSE RE British Values Enrichment Continuous Provision in Key Stage One Reception Year 1 Year 2

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club: 7.45am–8.15am (breakfast provided). After School Club: 3.15pm–6.00pm. Registration required. Bookings/payments managed online via School Money. Breakfast price £3.50 per child per day (as of April 2024). After School Club: Up to 4.15pm £5.00; Up to 5.15pm £7.10; Up to 6.00pm £8.30 (prices may change). Fees payable in advance; late pick-up charges apply.

Admissions Criteria

The Avenue Infant School is described as a very popular school in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, and is oversubscribed with waiting lists for each year. It holds structured tours for prospective Reception starters, and applicants must apply online. The closing date for Reception applications is 5 p.m. on 15 January 2026. North Northamptonshire Council handles admissions; in-year transfers are available and queries can be directed to the North Northamptonshire Council admissions team.

Financial Information

All pupils are entitled to a free lunch. Breakfast Club charges £3.50 per day. After School Club fees: Up to 4.15pm £5.00; Up to 5.15pm £7.10; Up to 6.00pm £8.30. Fees payable in advance; prices current as of April 2024 and subject to change. Bookings/payments managed online via School Money.

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