Havelock Junior School

A good academy converter school in North Northamptonshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Havelock Junior School.

Kettering, NN142LU Ofsted: Good Age 7-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

62

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
61.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 72.0%
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
11 July 2017
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
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
Havelock Street
Desborough
Kettering, NN142LU
Phone
1536760361
Website
havelockschools.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140054
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Havelock Street, Desborough, Kettering, NN14 2LU
Website
www.havelockschools.org.uk
Age range
7-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
PATHFINDER SCHOOLS
Capacity
360 pupils
Setting
Urban: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
325
Free School Meals
20.6% (67 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.8% (6 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
11.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
72.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
9.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
109.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
72.0 (+13.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
11.7 (5.8 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 107.0
2023 103.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
22 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
65
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
325 pupils
7-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+3.0 per year)

Up 3.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Havelock Schools unlocking the door to lifelong learning – a place where everyone is inspired to reach their full potential."

Be Ready Be Respectful Be Safe Being part of Britain Democracy Rules and Laws Individual Liberty Mutual respect and tolerance

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from the Executive Head Teacher, Rachel Kiziak, emphasising individuality, the federated Infant and Junior Schools, the “learning warrior” philosophy, and the belief that everyone can succeed through determination and encouragement.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Freestyle Football Freestyle Gymnastics Freestyle Dodgeball Hotshots Character Club Jam Coding Punchin Pandas Drums Guitar Rocksteady

Sports

Freestyle Football Freestyle Gymnastics Freestyle Dodgeball

Curriculum Highlights

An engaging and progressive curriculum that promotes curiosity, challenge and choice.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: No After-School Care: No

We do not provide wrap around childcare.

SEND Provision

Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision is coordinated by the SENCO (Mrs Jenny Carter). The Local Offer and IASS (Information, Advice and Support Service) are available with contacts and links provided, including SEN Information Files, Wave approaches, SEN Menu of Support, SEND Local Offer, Reasonable Adjustments Policy, and the Havelock SEN Information Report.

Admissions Criteria

Infant School oversubscription criteria: PAN 90; priority to Looked After Children, then to children with a sibling link continuing at the school or the linked Junior School, then to children living closer to the school, with distance used as a tiebreaker. Junior School total PAN 360 (Year 3 intake 90); priority to Looked After Children, then to siblings, then to children who attended Havelock Infant School, then to those living closer to the school, with straight‑line distance used as the tiebreaker. Appeals are administered by Northamptonshire County Council Admissions.

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