South End Junior School
Rushden, NN10 9JU · North Northamptonshire · primary school
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25th 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 — 6.0/10 against 3,161 of them, against 5.6/10 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
South End Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 5.0% 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 (6.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 338 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 do not reach the higher standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in the 2023 cohort?
What Ofsted said about South End Junior School
Overview
South End Junior School is described as a "happy and vibrant place" where pupils feel safe and enjoy learning. The inspection confirms that the school continues to be a good school, with leaders maintaining high expectations and an ambitious curriculum.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious for all pupils," including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, and is "well planned."
- A "project approach to learning" helps pupils apply knowledge across subjects, such as using mathematics in geography.
- Teachers "regularly check what pupils know" and use this to provide support for those with knowledge gaps.
- There is a "strong focus on reading," with effective phonics programmes and initiatives like the ‘Avenue’ to promote a love of reading.
- Safeguarding arrangements are "effective," with staff who are "vigilant" and robust systems for reporting concerns.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure disadvantaged pupils receive effective opportunities to recover lost learning, particularly in mathematics, reading, and writing, as current actions have not yet filled knowledge gaps.
- Teachers need better knowledge and skills to support pupils in developing writing skills, as not all are becoming "precise and confident writers" quickly enough.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," with leaders ensuring it is everyone’s priority and staff receiving training to identify risks.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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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