Havelock Junior School

About Havelock Junior School

Parents considering Havelock Junior School will find a school that is clearly popular with local families, though official parent satisfaction data isn't available in the latest records. What does signal demand is the school's oversubscription picture: with 314 pupils on roll against a capacity of 360, the school is not at full capacity, suggesting there may be places available for most applicants. The school is a state primary for children aged 7 to 11, mixed gender and non-religious, led by headteacher Rachel Kiziak. In its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 2017, the school was rated Good overall, with leadership and management also judged Good. An ungraded inspection in June 2023 confirmed that the school remains Good, meaning standards have been maintained. This is a solid improvement from its previous inspection in 2015, when it was rated Requires Improvement, so the school has clearly moved in the right direction under current leadership.

Academically, Havelock Junior School performs well above the local authority average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 72% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with the North Northamptonshire average of 61%. That puts the school 20th out of 90 primary schools in the local authority, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Looking at individual subjects, reading was a particular strength: 86% of pupils met the expected standard and 37% achieved a higher standard. Maths also performed well, with 81% at expected and 37% at higher. Writing was slightly lower, with 77% at expected and just 13% at the higher level. The average scaled scores were 107 in reading and 106 in maths, both above the national benchmark of 100. Progress scores aren't available in the data, so it's not possible to say how much value the school adds relative to pupils' starting points.

The school offers a practical, well-equipped environment for its junior-age pupils. Facilities include a sensory room, outdoor playground, playing fields, ICT suite and a dining hall, plus a chapel on site. Sports provision covers football, gymnastics, cross country and rounders, while after-school clubs include coding, film club and book club. For families with children who have additional needs, the school lists a wide range of SEND provisions, including support for dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, speech and language needs, hearing and visual impairments, physical disabilities and social, emotional and mental health needs. The nearest outstanding-rated school is Havelock Infant School, just 0.1 km away, which may be a natural feeder for families with younger children. Overall, this is a solid, above-average junior school that suits families looking for strong core academic results in reading and maths, with good SEND support and a broad range of activities, all within a school that has clearly improved its Ofsted rating over time.

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