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Whitefriars Primary School

North Northamptonshire, NN10 9HXPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2022
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
40 1st-choice / 45 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Whitefriars Primary School

Whitefriars Primary School, a state primary in North Northamptonshire, holds a Good rating from its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022, a grade it has maintained consistently across both its recent inspections. The school’s most telling academic metric is its performance in Key Stage 2 SATs, where it achieved a score of 61, matching the local authority average exactly. This places Whitefriars in a solid middle ground within the area, though it sits behind top-performing peers like Gretton Primary Academy and Stanion Church of England Primary School. The Ofsted report awarded Good across every category, including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management, with early years provision also rated Good. This consistency suggests a reliable standard of teaching and pastoral care, with no significant weaknesses flagged by inspectors. For parents looking at academic outcomes, Whitefriars offers a dependable, average performance relative to its local authority, making it a safe choice rather than an exceptional one.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBoughton Drive, Rushden, North Northamptonshire, NN10 9HX
HeadteacherLucy Burman
Local AuthorityNorth Northamptonshire
Number of Pupils395
Free School Meals (FSM)23.5%
School Capacity395 / 420 (94% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Feb 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 27 Mar 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Whitefriars Primary School

Whitefriars Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.