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Irchester Community Primary School

School Lane, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire, NN29 7AZ

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected
Ofsted
71%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
4–11
Ages
351
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy converter
Type

About Irchester Community Primary School

Irchester Community Primary School is an academy converter in Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 351 pupils on roll. It is part of THE NENE VALLEY PARTNERSHIP. At the end of Key Stage 2, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 14.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

School Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 4–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
351 / 420 (84%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

14.6%
Free school meals
6.7%
EAL
2.3%
SEN support
9.1%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

71%
Expected standard (RWM)
9%
Higher standard (RWM)
107
Avg reading score
105
Avg maths score

Attendance

6.3%
Overall absence
15.7%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

17.04
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -3.0 vs 2023/24
20.6
Pupils per teacher
↑ +3.1 vs 2023/24
13
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -0.2 vs 2023/24
£47,895
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 11% on leadership pay
↑ +£5,411 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
2
Leadership (FTE)
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,234
Spend per pupil
£6,148
Income per pupil
52%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
School Lane, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire, NN29 7AZ
Phone
01933353848
Headteacher
Simon Anderson

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Irchester Community Primary School?
Irchester Community Primary School is an academy converter in Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Irchester Community Primary School have?
Irchester Community Primary School has 351 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Irchester Community Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
71% of pupils at Irchester Community Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Irchester Community Primary School part of an academy trust?
Yes — Irchester Community Primary School is part of THE NENE VALLEY PARTNERSHIP.
Where is Irchester Community Primary School?
Irchester Community Primary School is located at School Lane, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire, NN29 7AZ.

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