Whitefriars Primary School
URN: 121909 • Rushden NN10 9HX
Overview
- Name
- Whitefriars Primary School
- URN
- 121909
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lucy Burman (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Boughton Drive, Rushden NN10 9HX
Summary
Whitefriars Primary School is a mixed community school located in Rushden, North Northamptonshire, with a current enrollment of 411 pupils and a capacity of 420. Established in September 2017, the school was formed through the amalgamation of the former Whitefriars Junior and Infant Schools. It operates under the Tove Learning Trust, reflecting a commitment to collaborative educational excellence.
The school emphasizes a strong ethos centered on community values and inclusivity. With 22.4% of students eligible for free school meals, Whitefriars is dedicated to providing support and resources to ensure all children thrive academically and socially. The curriculum is designed to foster a love of learning, with a particular focus on maths mastery in partnership with the East Midlands Maths Hub.
Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community, and various opportunities for involvement are provided. The school aims to create a nurturing environment where every child feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. For more information, visit the school's website.
The school emphasizes a strong ethos centered on community values and inclusivity. With 22.4% of students eligible for free school meals, Whitefriars is dedicated to providing support and resources to ensure all children thrive academically and socially. The curriculum is designed to foster a love of learning, with a particular focus on maths mastery in partnership with the East Midlands Maths Hub.
Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community, and various opportunities for involvement are provided. The school aims to create a nurturing environment where every child feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. For more information, visit the school's website.
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Nearby alternatives
- South End Junior School (61.4)
- Denfield Park Primary School (61.0)
- South End Infant School (60.0)
- Rushden Primary Academy (59.9)
- Higham Ferrers Nursery and Infant School (55.9)
Key details
- LA
- North Northamptonshire
- Age range
- 5 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 411
- Boys
- 210
- Girls
- 201
- FSM %
- 22.40
- Open date
- Close date
- 2024-11-30
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-02-02
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Northamptonshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 411 | 210 | 201 | 420 | 22.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 411 | 210 | 201 | 420 | 22.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 411 | 222 | 189 | 420 | 17.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 411 | 222 | 189 | 420 | 17.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 413 | 221 | 192 | 420 | 15.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 408 | 212 | 196 | 420 | 11.50 |
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