Park Junior School, Wellingborough
Wellingborough, NN8 4PH · North Northamptonshire · primary school
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72nd 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 the 3,328 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.3/10 among them, against 1.9/10 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 | 45.0 · 13 | 40% | 0.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Park Junior School, Wellingborough overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 45.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.3 out of 10 among them, against 1.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Art, Building, Choir, Running, Netball, Writing, and Book and Bake Clubs, as well as Basketball and Football. Trips include visits to Wales and Ilam Hall. A breakfast club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 237 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 school support pupils to bridge the gap between the current 45.0% attainment and the national median of 64%? How do the clubs and trips fit into the weekly timetable for Year 6 pupils?
What Ofsted said about Park Junior School, Wellingborough
Overview
Park Junior School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The school is described as a "welcoming and inclusive place where pupils thrive," with staff creating a "warm, supportive environment" that fosters safety and confidence. Leaders demonstrate a clear vision rooted in the community, and parents are "overwhelmingly supportive" of the school’s care for children’s all-round development.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "broad and ambitious," carefully sequenced to build knowledge, resulting in pupils who "achieve well" with performance consistently close to or above national averages.
- Teachers use subject knowledge effectively, particularly in mathematics, where they check that pupils’ knowledge is secure and adapt activities to deepen understanding.
- The school provides "highly effective support" for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities through tailored curricula and close collaboration between teachers and teaching assistants.
- Personal development is a strength, with pupils taught how to stay safe online and maintain healthy relationships, while demonstrating respect and tolerance.
- Staff benefit from high-quality professional development, and leaders have taken steps to help teachers manage their workload.
Areas to improve
- The teaching of spelling and handwriting is not given a high priority, meaning the quality of work in pupils’ books does not always reflect their learning in lessons.
- Leaders do not currently analyse attendance at after-school clubs, limiting their ability to identify and support pupils who might benefit most from these opportunities.
Safeguarding
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 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 45% |
| 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
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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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