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Little Harrowden Community Primary School

Academy converter · Wellingborough · NN9 5BN

Ages 4–11 · 170 pupils · North Northamptonshire

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Ofsted

School remains Good

KS2 expected (RWM)

77%

Overall absence

5.6%

Admissions demand

0.94 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2023-03-07

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)77%
Higher standard (RWM)20%
Avg scaled score — reading
106.0
Avg scaled score — maths
108.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
108.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence5.6%
Persistent absence (10%+)13.2%
Unauthorised1.6%
Authorised absence
4.0%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.8%
Enrolments in measure
167

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.94 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

17

Places offered

18

1st-preference offers

17

Total preferences (any rank)
43
Preferred offers (top 3)
18
Applications from outside LA
0
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill81%

170 pupils · 210 places

Pupils on roll
170
Boys / girls
88 / 82
School capacity
210
Capacity fill
170 / 210 (81%)
Free school meals
16.5%
FSM pupils
28
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 4–11

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: INMAT
Academy trust
INMAT
Sponsor
InMAT
Headteacher
Mrs Beth Renshaw

Location

Address
School Lane, Little Harrowden
Postcode
NN9 5BN
Town
Wellingborough
County
Northamptonshire
Local authority
North Northamptonshire
District
North Northamptonshire
Constituency
Daventry
Urban/rural
Smaller 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 4–11, in Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire, 170 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 16.5%.

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

  • Redwell Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Primary

    Wellingborough · NN8 5LQ · North Northamptonshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS266%
    • Absence4.5%
    • FSM10.2%
    • Demand1.05

    1.6 miles away

  • Isham Church of England Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Kettering · NN14 1HD · North Northamptonshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS267%
    • Absence4.9%
    • FSM9.7%
    • Demand1.00

    1.7 miles away

  • Oakway Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Wellingborough · NN8 4SD · North Northamptonshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS268%
    • Absence7.0%
    • FSM27.2%
    • Demand0.98

    2.0 miles away

  • Olympic Primary

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Wellingborough · NN8 3QA · North Northamptonshire

    Ages 2–11

    • KS274%
    • Absence5.2%
    • FSM27.2%
    • Demand0.89

    2.2 miles away

  • Meadowside Primary School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Community school · Primary

    Kettering · NN15 5QY · North Northamptonshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS253%
    • Absence4.8%
    • FSM15.6%
    • Demand0.98

    2.4 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Beth Renshaw
Telephone
01933677202
Website
www.littleharrowdenprimary.net

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