Whitefriars Primary School
URN: 151247 • Rushden NN10 9HX
Overview
- Name
- Whitefriars Primary School
- URN
- 151247
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- TOVE LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 38.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lucy Burman (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01933359269
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Boughton Drive, Rushden NN10 9HX
Summary
Whitefriars Primary School, located in Rushden, Northamptonshire, is a mixed academy converter that caters to 395 pupils, with a capacity of 420. Established in September 2017, the school emerged from the amalgamation of the former Whitefriars Junior and Infant Schools, which have a long-standing history in the community. The school operates under the Tove Learning Trust and is committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment for all students.
The school’s ethos is centred around fostering a love for learning and promoting personal growth. Whitefriars Primary School emphasizes a mastery approach to mathematics, collaborating with the East Midlands Maths Hub to enhance its curriculum. The school also prioritizes the well-being of its students, offering various support mechanisms to ensure that every child can thrive academically and socially.
With 23.5% of pupils eligible for free school meals, Whitefriars Primary School is dedicated to serving a diverse community. The school encourages parental involvement and aims to build strong partnerships with families to support children's education and development. For more information, visit their website at www.whitefriarsprimary.co.uk.
The school’s ethos is centred around fostering a love for learning and promoting personal growth. Whitefriars Primary School emphasizes a mastery approach to mathematics, collaborating with the East Midlands Maths Hub to enhance its curriculum. The school also prioritizes the well-being of its students, offering various support mechanisms to ensure that every child can thrive academically and socially.
With 23.5% of pupils eligible for free school meals, Whitefriars Primary School is dedicated to serving a diverse community. The school encourages parental involvement and aims to build strong partnerships with families to support children's education and development. For more information, visit their website at www.whitefriarsprimary.co.uk.
Useful links
- September Welcome (download)
- Reception Newsletter - Term 1 2025 (download)
- Summer Updates July 2025 (download)
- Matomo cookies (other)
- Website design byAPrimarySite (other)
- Log in (other)
Nearby alternatives
- South End Junior School (61.4)
- Denfield Park Primary School (61.0)
- Whitefriars Primary School (60.9)
- South End Infant School (60.0)
- Rushden Primary Academy (59.9)
Key details
- LA
- North Northamptonshire
- Age range
- 5 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- TOVE LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 395
- Boys
- 196
- Girls
- 199
- FSM %
- 23.50
- Open date
- 2024-12-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Northamptonshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 395 | 196 | 199 | 420 | 23.50 |
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