Finedon Mulso Church of England Junior School

About Finedon Mulso Church of England Junior School

Finedon Mulso Church of England Junior School is a state primary for pupils aged 7 to 11, located in the North Northamptonshire local authority. Within this LA, it ranks 75th out of 111 same-type schools, placing it in the bottom half of the local league table. The top-performing peers in the area are Gretton Primary Academy, Stanion Church of England (Aided) Primary School, and Broughton Primary School, each scoring significantly higher on the ranking metric. The school has a Church of England religious character and is led by headteacher Joanne Lloyd-Williams. With 203 pupils on roll against a capacity of 190, it is slightly oversubscribed. Just over a quarter of its pupils (27.1%) are eligible for free school meals, which is above the national average and gives a sense of the school's intake.

In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, the school was rated Good overall, a rating it has held consistently since its previous inspection in 2013. All five graded categories — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and overall effectiveness — were judged Good. Academically, the school's Key Stage 2 results for 2023/24 show that 48% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which is below the North Northamptonshire LA average of 61%. Only 4% reached the higher standard in all three subjects. Individual subject scores were mixed: 75% met expectations in writing, 71% in maths, and 63% in reading. Average scaled scores in reading and maths were both 102, exactly in line with the national average of 100. Nationally, the school ranks in the bottom 20% of all primary schools on the combined expected standard metric.

The school offers a solid range of facilities including an ICT suite, library, music rooms, art studios, gymnasium, sensory room, and a chapel. Sports provision covers cross country, football, cricket, swimming, athletics, and rounders, while extracurricular clubs include drama, book club, gardening, art club, eco club, and choir. The school has identified SEND provisions for pupils with moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, and speech, language and communication needs. Given its below-average academic outcomes and Good Ofsted rating, this school may suit families who prioritise a Church of England ethos and a broad range of activities over top-tier exam results. Its slight oversubscription suggests local demand, but parents should be aware that it ranks well below the LA average for combined KS2 attainment.

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