Havelock Junior School
Kettering, NN14 2LU · North Northamptonshire · primary school
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37th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 4.6/10 against 3,364 of them, against 4.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Havelock Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 8.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.6 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 306 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. 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 school support pupils who are below the expected standard in literacy? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Havelock Junior School
Overview
Havelock Junior School is confirmed to remain a "good school" following this ungraded inspection. The report describes the setting as a "vibrant, happy place" where pupils feel safe and supported within a "warm, caring environment." Leaders maintain an "ambitious, inclusive vision," ensuring that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are fully integrated into all aspects of school life.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "broad, balanced and ambitious," with a "precise sequence" that allows pupils to learn new knowledge and skills in the correct order.
- Teachers explain concepts clearly and model tasks effectively, enabling pupils to develop "quick, accurate calculation methods" in mathematics and solve complex problems.
- Reading is central to the school culture; pupils have "positive attitudes about reading" and engage with "interesting and challenging texts."
- Staff hold "high expectations of pupils’ behaviour," resulting in students who are "polite and friendly" and concentrate well on their work.
- Safeguarding arrangements are "effective," with staff sharing concerns promptly and leaders ensuring appropriate actions are taken to keep pupils safe.
Areas to improve
- Teachers do not "systematically revisit important knowledge in all subjects," meaning pupils in some areas do not deepen their understanding by building on prior learning.
- Staff do not consistently ensure pupils know what "fluent sentence reading should sound like" when listening to them read, hindering the progress of those who find reading difficult.
- Reducing the rate of "persistent absence" remains a priority, particularly for disadvantaged pupils, despite robust new attendance procedures.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," noting that staff share welfare concerns promptly and leaders work closely with other agencies to ensure pupils receive the right support.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 72% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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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