Raunds Park Infant School
100%
Capacity
165
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Raunds Park Infant School
Raunds Park Infant School is a state primary for children aged 5 to 7, located in the North Northamptonshire local authority. Among the 111 primary schools in the same LA, it sits outside the top tier of local peers, which includes Gretton Primary Academy, Stanion Church of England (Aided) Primary School, and Broughton Primary School. The school is at full capacity with 165 pupils and is oversubscribed: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 69 applications for 44 places, with 40 of those coming as first preferences. That gives an oversubscription ratio of 1.57, meaning demand comfortably exceeds supply. The headteacher is Mark Currell, and the school has no religious character. With 17.6 per cent of pupils eligible for free school meals, the intake reflects a moderate level of disadvantage. The school does not offer nursery provision or a sixth form, and it is not a boarding school.
In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, Raunds Park Infant School was judged to be Good overall, with leadership and management also rated Good. The inspection was ungraded, confirming the school remains Good. Its previous graded inspection, in 2013, also gave an overall effectiveness rating of Good, with leadership and management and early years provision both scoring 2 (Good). The school has held a Good rating across both its recent inspections. Academic outcomes data is not available in the form of KS2 SATs or Progress 8 scores, as the school only covers Key Stage 1. For context, the local authority average for Key Stage 2 attainment across all primary schools is 61 per cent, but this metric does not directly apply to an infant school. The school’s focus is on early years and infant education, so parents should look to feeder junior schools for later-stage performance data.
The school offers a range of facilities including a library, outdoor playground, sensory room, gymnasium, art studios, and a chapel. Sports provision includes swimming, netball, football, tennis, and dance, while extracurricular clubs cover coding, drama, book club, and science club. For pupils with additional needs, the school has SEND provisions for specific learning difficulties including dyslexia, moderate learning difficulty, social, emotional and mental health needs, and speech, language and communication needs. Given its oversubscription and full capacity, this is a popular choice for local families seeking a Good-rated infant school with a broad range of activities and dedicated SEND support. It is best suited to parents in the Raunds area who want a strong start for their child in a school that is at the heart of its community and consistently rated well by Ofsted.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 5 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Park Street, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire, NN9 6NB |
| Headteacher | Mark Currell |
| Local Authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Number of Pupils | 165 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 17.6% |
| School Capacity | 165 / 165 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (19 Oct 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 5 Jun 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed44
69
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
40 families put this school as their 1st choice (58% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
School day
Teaching hours
08:50 – 15:15
Source: raundsparkinfants.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Class profile
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Below most schools — predominantly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British83.6%
- Mixed5.4%
- White (other)3.0%
- Asian1.8%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than half of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
4
Total schools
3
Oversubscribed
3
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Was this page helpful?
Frequently Asked Questions About Raunds Park Infant School
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
How to Choose a Primary School
Step-by-step guide to choosing the right primary school
KS2 SATs Explained
A parent's guide to Year 6 SATs and how results are reported
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Contact Information
Park Street, Wellingborough
North Northamptonshire, NN9 6NB
Journey to School
Journey times are estimates based on current conditions. Actual times may vary.
Opening Hours
Parent Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience at Raunds Park Infant School!
Write a Review