South End Junior School

A good community school school in North Northamptonshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for South End Junior School.

Rushden, NN109JU Ofsted: Good Age 7-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

61

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
57.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 68.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
54.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 9.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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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
16 January 2013
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Wymington Road
Rushden, NN109JU
Phone
1933314611
Website
southendjunior.com

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
121891
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Wymington Road, Rushden, NN10 9JU
Website
www.southendjunior.com
Age range
7-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
360 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
346
Free School Meals
16.2% (56 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.2% (4 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.2%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
11.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
68.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
9.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
108.0
Grammar Score:
109.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
11.0 (6.5 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 108.0 107.0
2023 106.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
23 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
69
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
346 pupils
7-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.0 per year)

Up 2.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Inspiring the Learning Journey"

Respect Courage Aspiration Perseverance Independence Pride

British values are promoted, including Tolerance, Democracy, the Rule of Law, Individual Liberty, Mutual Respect, and Tolerance of those with Different Faiths and Beliefs.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Headteacher Miss Gurdip Kaur; emphasizes inspiring the learning journey and that the school aims for pupils to be happy, engaged learners and to develop confidence and potential.

Facilities

Central Learning Hub (Admin office, The Avenue, The Plaza, Lounge area) ARTS Learning Hub (Dance, Drama, Music and Art) Allotment The Den (sensory room) Lego-based therapy Pets as Therapy reading dog (weekly)

SEND Provision

Pupils identified as SEND or needing additional support are recorded on the SEND register as SEND support and receive targeted provision and interventions; Personal Growth Plans with targets are created and reviewed three times a year; One-Page Profiles are used; External services such as Speech and Language Therapists, Educational Psychologists, ADHD/ ASD Team, Occupational Therapists, Visual/Hearing Impairment Team, Mental Health Support Team and School Nursing Team may be involved for individual children; In rare cases, multi-disciplinary assessment and Education Health and Care Plans may be considered.

Admissions Criteria

Our school follows the Admissions Arrangements established by North Northamptonshire Council.

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