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Irthlingborough Junior School

Academy converter · Wellingborough · NN9 5TX

Ages 7–11 · 357 pupils · North Northamptonshire

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Ofsted

Good

KS2 expected (RWM)

61%

Overall absence

4.6%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2020-01-14

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)61%
Higher standard (RWM)3%
Avg scaled score — reading
106.0
Avg scaled score — maths
105.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
105.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence4.6%
Persistent absence (10%+)7.4%
Unauthorised1.1%
Authorised absence
3.6%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.3%
Enrolments in measure
365

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill99%

357 pupils · 360 places

Pupils on roll
357
Boys / girls
170 / 187
School capacity
360
Capacity fill
357 / 360 (99%)
Free school meals
24.4%
FSM pupils
87
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 7–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: LEARNING FOR LIFE EDUCATION TRUST
Academy trust
LEARNING FOR LIFE EDUCATION TRUST
Headteacher
Mr Nicholas Garley

Location

Address
College Street, Irthlingborough
Postcode
NN9 5TX
Town
Wellingborough
County
Northamptonshire
Local authority
North Northamptonshire
District
North Northamptonshire
Constituency
Wellingborough and Rushden
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 7–11, in Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire, 357 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 24.4%.

Open schools in Wellingborough
39
Primary schools in Wellingborough
29
Academies among open schools in Wellingborough
77% (30)
Open schools in NN9
11
Primary in NN9
9
Open schools in North Northamptonshire LA
154
Primary in North Northamptonshire LA
111

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in WellingboroughNear NN9

  • Irthlingborough Nursery and Infant School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Wellingborough · NN9 5TT · North Northamptonshire

    Ages 3–7

    • Absence4.5%
    • FSM17.5%
    • Demand1.00

    0.1 miles away

  • Henry Chichele Primary School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Community school · Primary

    Higham Ferrers · NN10 8NQ · North Northamptonshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS253%
    • Absence4.6%
    • FSM6.2%
    • Demand0.91

    1.2 miles away

  • Higham Ferrers Junior School

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Academy converter · Primary

    Rushden · NN10 8ED · North Northamptonshire

    Ages 7–11

    • FSM24.2%

    1.6 miles away

  • Finedon Nursery and Infant School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Wellingborough · NN9 5JG · North Northamptonshire

    Ages 3–7

    • Absence4.9%
    • FSM17.7%
    • Demand1.00

    1.8 miles away

  • Stanwick Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Primary

    Wellingborough · NN9 6PS · North Northamptonshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS280%
    • Absence4.7%
    • FSM10.0%
    • Demand2.10

    2.3 miles away

  • Stanton Cross Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Free schools · Primary

    Wellingborough · NN8 1GN · North Northamptonshire

    Ages 4–11

    • Absence5.5%
    • FSM12.5%
    • Demand0.93

    2.3 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Nicholas Garley
Telephone
01933654921
Website
http://www.irthlingborough-jun.northants.sch.uk

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