SchoolScoresFreemans Endowed CofE Junior Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of PETERBOROUGH DIOCESE EDUCATION TRUST
Westfield Road, Wellingborough, NN8 3HD
01933 274870 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 19 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
21 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Wellingborough comparisons use the 18 of its 29 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 11 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Wellingborough | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 15th highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wellingborough. Higher than 14% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 90% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 8th highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wellingborough. Higher than 45% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 89% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 8th highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wellingborough. Higher than 44% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 80% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 17 parents who had raised a concern 11th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wellingborough. Higher than 20% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 71% | 72% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 9th highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wellingborough. Higher than 32% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86%said yes | 80% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 9%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Wellingborough figures pool parents at the Wellingborough schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
60 pupils in this year group.
67% — 8 points above the North Northamptonshire average, and 5 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 67% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 82% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 73% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 78% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 104 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in North Northamptonshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | North Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 8th highest of 29 state primary schools in Wellingborough. Higher than 60% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 26.5% | 21.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 21st highest of 29 state primary schools in Wellingborough. Higher than 49% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.9% | 4.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 29 state primary schools in Wellingborough. Higher than 94% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 26.1% | 12.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 16th highest of 29 state primary schools in Wellingborough. Higher than 59% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.3% | 21.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 16th lowest of 29 state primary schools in Wellingborough. Lower than 42% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.3% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 15th lowest of 29 state primary schools in Wellingborough. Lower than 47% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 12.2% | 12.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 12th lowest of 29 state primary schools in Wellingborough. Lower than 27% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.9 | 3.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 14th lowest of 29 state primary schools in Wellingborough. Lower than 24% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.42% | 0.06% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 8th highest of 28 state primary schools in Wellingborough. Higher than 90% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 24.7 | 22.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 15th highest of 29 state primary schools in Wellingborough. Higher than 67% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.7 | 11.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 6th highest of 29 state primary schools in Wellingborough. Higher than 93% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 33.7% | 18.5%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- St Barnabas CofE School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023
- Croyland Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2021) · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Avenue Infant School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Park Junior School, Wellingborough 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- Our Lady's Catholic Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Olympic Primary 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 85% met expected standard (KS2)
- All Saints CEVA Primary School and Nursery 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Redwell Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ruskin Infant School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Ruskin Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Freemans Endowed CofE Junior Academy's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 19 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Freemans Endowed CofE Junior Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 5 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Freemans Endowed CofE Junior Academy?
86% of the 21 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Freemans Endowed CofE Junior Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 139461.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.