Irthlingborough Junior School
URN: 141910 • Wellingborough NN9 5TX
Overview
- Name
- Irthlingborough Junior School
- URN
- 141910
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- LEARNING FOR LIFE EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Nicholas Garley (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01933654921
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- College Street, Wellingborough NN9 5TX
Summary
Irthlingborough Junior School, located in Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire, is an academy converter catering to mixed-gender pupils aged 7 to 11. With a current enrolment of 358 students and a capacity of 360, the school prides itself on fostering a warm and nurturing environment that prioritises the well-being of its children. The school’s ethos emphasises pastoral care, recognising that happy students are better learners.
The curriculum at Irthlingborough Junior School is diverse and engaging, encompassing core subjects such as English and Maths alongside sciences, arts, and humanities. This well-rounded approach aims to inspire curiosity and prepare students for their future educational journeys. Additionally, the school offers before and after school care, ensuring that families have access to support outside of regular hours.
Community involvement is a key aspect of the school's mission, as it strives to work collaboratively with families to create the best opportunities for each child. The school actively promotes personal development and British values, aiming to equip students with the skills and mindset necessary for lifelong learning.
The curriculum at Irthlingborough Junior School is diverse and engaging, encompassing core subjects such as English and Maths alongside sciences, arts, and humanities. This well-rounded approach aims to inspire curiosity and prepare students for their future educational journeys. Additionally, the school offers before and after school care, ensuring that families have access to support outside of regular hours.
Community involvement is a key aspect of the school's mission, as it strives to work collaboratively with families to create the best opportunities for each child. The school actively promotes personal development and British values, aiming to equip students with the skills and mindset necessary for lifelong learning.
Useful links
- Local Governance Committee (governance)
- Special Educational Needs and Disability (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Newsletters (calendar)
- PTA (calendar)
- Computing (calendar)
- Overview (calendar)
- Reading, Writing and Maths (calendar)
- Science (calendar)
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Key details
- LA
- North Northamptonshire
- Age range
- 7 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- LEARNING FOR LIFE EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 360
- Pupils
- 358
- Boys
- 168
- Girls
- 190
- FSM %
- 24.00
- Open date
- 2015-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-01-15
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Northamptonshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 358 | 168 | 190 | 360 | 24.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 358 | 163 | 195 | 360 | 24.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 391 | 180 | 211 | 360 | 22.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 391 | 180 | 211 | 480 | 22.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 410 | 189 | 221 | 480 | 20.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 428 | 210 | 218 | 480 | 14.50 |
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