SchoolScoresRothwell Junior School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of INMAT
Gladstone Street, Rothwell, Kettering, NN14 6ER
01536 710349 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 24 September 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.
Category of concern: Special measures.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Inadequate |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal development | Requires improvement |
| Leadership and management | Inadequate |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
82 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Kettering comparisons use the 16 of its 39 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 23 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 | Kettering | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 14th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kettering. Higher than 5% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78% | 89% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 13th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kettering. Higher than 9% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 90% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 13th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kettering. Higher than 4% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 63% | 82% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 33 parents whose child had been bullied 9th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kettering. Higher than 11% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 36% | 53% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 66 parents who had raised a concern Joint 13th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kettering. Higher than 2% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50% | 74% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 22 parents of children with SEND 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kettering. Higher than 12% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50% | 65% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 14th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kettering. Higher than 3% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 57%said yes | 80% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 23%). 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. Kettering figures pool parents at the Kettering 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
97 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 140073), before it changed to its current form.
57% — 2 points below the North Northamptonshire average, and 5 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 57% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 9% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 70% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 71% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 66% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 104 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 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
| Pupils | This school | North Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 3rd highest of 39 state primary schools in Kettering. Higher than 67% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 30.8% | 21.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 23rd highest of 39 state primary schools in Kettering. Higher than 40% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.6% | 4.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 16th highest of 39 state primary schools in Kettering. Higher than 50% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.3% | 12.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 25th highest of 39 state primary schools in Kettering. Higher than 44% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.7% | 21.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 38th lowest of 39 state primary schools in Kettering. Lower than 10% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.0% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 38th lowest of 39 state primary schools in Kettering. Lower than 9% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 22.3% | 12.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 17th lowest of 39 state primary schools in Kettering. Lower than 48% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.1 | 3.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 23rd lowest of 39 state primary schools in Kettering. Lower than 45% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.9% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.06% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 26th highest of 39 state primary schools in Kettering. Higher than 55% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.0 | 22.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 17th highest of 39 state primary schools in Kettering. Higher than 71% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.0 | 11.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 25th highest of 34 state primary schools in Kettering. Higher than 45% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 11.1% | 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
- Rothwell Victoria Infant School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2025
- Havelock Junior School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Havelock Infant School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2016), confirmed 2024
- Loatlands Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Loddington CofE (VA) Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rushton Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Rothwell Junior School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 24 September 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Rothwell Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 5 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Rothwell Junior School?
57% of the 82 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Rothwell Junior School 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 152318.
- 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.