Harrington Junior School
Derby Road, Long Eaton, Nottingham, NG10 4BJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Harrington Junior School is a primary school in Nottingham for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 449 schools in Derbyshire. It ranks 133rd of 186 primary schools in Nottingham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 16 May 2017, report published 23 June 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 October 2022
Pupils are excited to be settled in their new school building. They say that the school is calm with 'lots of new spaces for learning'. Pupils behave well in lessons and as they move around the school. They are enthusiastic learners who respond readily to teachers' high expectations. Pupils are proud to be 'dynamite learners'. They speak eagerly about using the 'Five Bs'. This is the 'brain, board, books, buddies, boss' system for accessing help with their work. This approach helps pupils to develop qualities of resourcefulness and independence. Pupils say that they feel safe in school. They describe the staff as kind and able to resolve any rare instances of bullying. Pupils learn how to keep themselves safe, including when online. Some pupils act as members of the 'care crew'. These pupils are trained to step in and help anyone who is sad or lonely at playtimes. Parents and carers praise the dedication of leaders and staff in managing the transition to the new building. Many express the hope that extra-curricular clubs and activities will quickly resume. Leaders have listened to parents' wishes and plan to reinstate the school's extra-curricular offer as soon as possible.
What the school should improve
- Some pupils do not develop as capable readers as quickly as they should. Leaders have introduced a more robust system for assessing pupils' gaps in knowledge. They have ensured that pupils have increased access to phonics teaching and decodable books. However, there are inconsistencies in how the new strategies are being implemented. Some pupils are not catching up as quickly as they should, in developing and applying their phonics knowledge. Leaders have not checked closely enough the delivery and impact of their actions to bring about improvements in reading. Leaders should ensure that all pupils receive consistent, appropriate support to develop quickly as fluent, confident readers.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
56 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
218 pupils on roll, with places for 240
Schools near Harrington Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parklands Infant and Nursery School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy | 0.2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 81% met the expected standard |
| Longmoor Primary School | 0.7 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 58% met the expected standard |
| Dovedale Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| Brooklands Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Fiona Domkowicz
- Phone
- 01156482089
- Address
- Derby Road, Long Eaton, Nottingham, NG10 4BJ
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- URN
- 112582
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.