Irthlingborough Nursery and Infant School

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

Indicators used for Primary schools

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: 17 May 2010
Previous grade: Good
Quality of education: 9
Behaviour & attitudes: 9
Personal development: 9
Leadership & management: Outstanding
Safeguarding: 9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS

Address: Scarborough Street

Irthlingborough

Wellingborough, NN95TT
Phone: 1933654900
Website: irthlingborough-inf.northants.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 141909
Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Address: Scarborough Street, Irthlingborough, Wellingborough, NN9 5TT
Website: www.irthlingborough-inf.northants.sch.uk/
Age range: 3-7
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Does not apply
School status: Open
Trust/MAT: LEARNING FOR LIFE EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity: 270 pupils
Setting: Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form: No
Nursery: Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils: 316
Free School Meals: 24.5% (77 pupils)
Special Educational Needs: 2.8% (9 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate: 95.5%; Excellent
Persistent Absence: 8.9%; Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:: 8.9 (8.6 below average)
Low Absence Rate:: 4.5 (2.1 below average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size: 21 pupils; Excellent
Pupils per Year Group: 63; Average across all year groups
Total School Size: 316 pupils; 3-7

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Sowing the seeds of lifelong learning, working together to achieve our best."

Stronger together Every individual is safe, valued and supported to learn. Our children are positive, ambitious and hardworking. We value and promote trust, honesty and integrity. Our teaching is of the highest quality, inspiring our children to learn. Our children benefit from a curriculum that is rich and exciting. Our children enjoy high quality artistic, musical and sporting activities. Parents are our valued partners, with the shared aim of encouraging our children to grow as individuals. We help our children to be confident, responsible, resilient and independent – able to contribute to life in their local community and the wider world. We have high expectations of, and for, everyone - encouraging them to be life-long learners. Our children behave well, show good manners and have respect and compassion for others regardless of their gender, ethnicity, religious or cultural background. Our children are ready to learn, respectful and safe in the school environment. We teach our children to value kindness, community and courage in everything they do.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Football

Curriculum Highlights

Art and Design Computing Design and Technology English Geography History Mathematics Music Physical Education Personal Social Health Education Religious Education Science

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Our wrap around school care runs 3.15pm – 6pm with safe outdoor play, a light snack and drink, and activities including Football, Creative Play, Arts and crafts, Puzzles and games. Breakfast Club runs 8am – 9am with a healthy breakfast and plenty of choice to start the day. Children attending Infant School are escorted safely. For more information please contact the FUN4ALL Play Manager or log in to Arbor to make payment.

SEND Provision

The school follows the government SEND Code of Practice. Our Inclusion Lead is Tracey Sullivan (contact via 01933 654900 or [email protected]). A SEND Support Plan is written for identified needs and an Education and Health Care Plan may be applied for if required. See the Inclusion policy for further details and Local Offer information (North Northants Local Offer).

Admissions Criteria

September 2026 admissions: closing date 15 January 2026; Published Admissions Number for 2026-27 is 90 in Reception. Nursery places up to 46 per nursery session. In-year admission information is available, and tours can be arranged. Links provide further admissions criteria and application processes.