Laxton Junior School
URN: 122141 • PE8 4BX
Overview
- Name
- Laxton Junior School
- URN
- 122141
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 37.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lydia Waller (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01832277275
- Website
- Visit Laxton Junior School website
- Address
-
East Road, PE8 4BX
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Summary
Laxton Junior School, located in Oundle, Northamptonshire, is an independent day school catering to children aged 4-11. With a current enrolment of 256 pupils and a capacity of 280, the school prides itself on creating a nurturing and supportive environment where each child is recognised as an individual. The ethos of the school emphasises personalisation in learning, ensuring that children are encouraged to discover their strengths and develop resilience.
The curriculum at Laxton Junior School is designed to foster a love of learning and to prepare students for future challenges. The school focuses on both academic success and the wellbeing of its pupils, believing that happiness and confidence are key to effective learning. The recent Independent Schools Inspectorate Report highlighted the rapid progress made by children in the early years, reflecting the school's commitment to quality education.
As part of the Oundle School community, Laxton Junior School offers a collaborative environment where older students support younger ones, enriching the educational experience. The school encourages prospective parents to visit and explore the vibrant community that defines Laxton Junior School.
The curriculum at Laxton Junior School is designed to foster a love of learning and to prepare students for future challenges. The school focuses on both academic success and the wellbeing of its pupils, believing that happiness and confidence are key to effective learning. The recent Independent Schools Inspectorate Report highlighted the rapid progress made by children in the early years, reflecting the school's commitment to quality education.
As part of the Oundle School community, Laxton Junior School offers a collaborative environment where older students support younger ones, enriching the educational experience. The school encourages prospective parents to visit and explore the vibrant community that defines Laxton Junior School.
Useful links
- Senior Leadership Team (sen)
- Senior School Destinations (sen)
- Fixtures and Sporting Events (calendar)
- News & Calendar (calendar)
- LJS Term Dates (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- News & Updates (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Contact Admissions (other)
- Welcome to Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Rowan Gate Primary School -Three Sites and Two Satellites (72.5)
- Chelveston Road School (71.3)
- Kingsley Special Academy (71.1)
- Wren Spinney Community School (62.8)
- Friars Academy (61.1)
Key details
- LA
- North Northamptonshire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 280
- Pupils
- 256
- Boys
- 142
- Girls
- 114
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1973-09-20
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 256 | 142 | 114 | 280 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 247 | 142 | 105 | 280 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 258 | 136 | 122 | 280 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 258 | 136 | 122 | 280 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 250 | 134 | 116 | 280 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 260 | 133 | 127 | 280 | 0.00 |
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