South End Junior School
About South End Junior School
South End Junior School sits comfortably above the local authority average for its key stage 2 headline measure, with 68% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with the North Northamptonshire average of 61%. That seven-point gap places the school 26th out of 90 primary schools in the area, putting it in the top third locally and the top 36% nationally. The school’s overall Ofsted rating of Good, confirmed in an ungraded inspection in 2023, represents a clear improvement from its previous graded inspection in 2013, when it was judged to require improvement. Leadership and management, as well as overall effectiveness, are now rated Good. For parents weighing up options in this part of the East Midlands, the data suggests a school that is performing reliably above the typical local benchmark, without being among the very highest scorers in the authority.
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The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Feb 2023Latest monitoring visit (22 Feb 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 31 Jan 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.
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