Freemans Endowed Church of England Junior Academy
Wellingborough, NN8 3HD · North Northamptonshire · primary school
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24th of 91 primary schools in North Northamptonshire we can score, 111 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.5/10 against 2,490 of them, against 5.5/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 67.0 · 57 | 62% | 3.50 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 38% | 1.95 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Freemans Endowed Church of England Junior Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Times Tables Rockstars, Spelling Shed, Mindfulness Colouring, and Board Games clubs, alongside Hotshots Basketball and GLK Gymnastics. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 239 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the curriculum support pupils who reach the expected standard but not the higher standard? What specific support is offered during the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Freemans Endowed Church of England Junior Academy
Overview
Pupils “love coming to this school” and benefit from a “big school family” atmosphere characterised by “exemplary” behaviour and high expectations. The school delivers an “ambitious curriculum” through “highly effective teaching,” with leaders demonstrating a “clear systems for ensuring the continued drive towards high standards.”
Strengths
- Pupils display “incredibly polite and courteous” behaviour, remaining “incredibly focused in lessons” and persevering with complex challenges.
- Reading is a strong priority; pupils “love reading” and are read to daily, with teachers modelling “expressive reading” and ensuring understanding of new vocabulary.
- The curriculum is carefully designed to help pupils “build a secure knowledge” and “connect knowledge to deepen their understanding” across subjects.
- Staff receive “extensive professional development” and support, with their “workload and well-being” being “thoughtfully considered.”
- Leaders have successfully aligned the curriculum with the local infant school, creating a “smoother transition” for pupils joining in Year 3.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure that “pupils’ misconceptions and errors are addressed consistently well” to prevent “insecurities or lead to emerging gaps in pupils’ knowledge.”
- For pupils still gaining reading fluency, the school must ensure books are “appropriately matched to these pupils’ phonics knowledge” so they can read with sufficient accuracy.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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