SchoolScoresPark Junior School, Wellingborough
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of NORTHAMPTON PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST
Great Park Street, Wellingborough, NN8 4PH
01933 224501 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 20 February 2013. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 26 March 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
45 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 5th highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wellingborough. Higher than 70% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 90% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wellingborough. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 89% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 1st highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wellingborough. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 80% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 19 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wellingborough. Higher than 100% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 47% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 30 parents who had raised a concern Joint 1st highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wellingborough. Higher than 95% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 72% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 1st highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wellingborough. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100%said yes | 80% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 19%). 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.
45% — 14 points below the North Northamptonshire average, and 17 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 45% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 67% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 70% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 68% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 104 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has a SEN unit with 10 places for social, emotional and mental health needs. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | North Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 12th highest of 29 state primary schools in Wellingborough. Higher than 56% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 24.4% | 21.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 27th highest of 29 state primary schools in Wellingborough. Higher than 30% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.1% | 4.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 10th highest of 29 state primary schools in Wellingborough. Higher than 59% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.6% | 12.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 5th highest of 29 state primary schools in Wellingborough. Higher than 84% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 39.1% | 21.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 11th lowest of 29 state primary schools in Wellingborough. Lower than 59% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.7% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 17th lowest of 29 state primary schools in Wellingborough. Lower than 45% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 12.5% | 12.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 4th lowest of 29 state primary schools in Wellingborough. Lower than 64% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.4 | 3.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 4th lowest of 29 state primary schools in Wellingborough. Lower than 61% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.06% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 6th highest of 28 state primary schools in Wellingborough. Higher than 95% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 26.3 | 22.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 16th highest of 29 state primary schools in Wellingborough. Higher than 65% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.6 | 11.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 21st highest of 29 state primary schools in Wellingborough. Higher than 40% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 10.0% | 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- The Avenue Infant School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- All Saints CEVA Primary School and Nursery 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Victoria Primary Academy 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Barnabas CofE School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023
- Freemans Endowed CofE Junior Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oakway Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Croyland Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2021) · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Redwell Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Our Lady's Catholic Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Warwick Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Park Junior School, Wellingborough's Ofsted rating?
Park Junior School, Wellingborough was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 20 February 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 26 March 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Park Junior School, Wellingborough do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 45% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 17 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Park Junior School, Wellingborough?
100% of the 45 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Park Junior School, Wellingborough 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 149127.
- 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.