Havelock Infant School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 5 to 7
Ofsted: Outstanding

Havelock Street, Desborough, Kettering, NN14 2LUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Havelock Infant School is a primary school in Kettering for ages 5 to 7. It is one of the 153 schools in North Northamptonshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in March 2016.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 9 March 2016, report published 27 April 2016

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 23 January 2024

Pupils enjoy life at Havelock Infant School. They consistently demonstrate exceptionally positive attitudes towards all aspects of school life. In lessons, pupils are eager to learn. They follow well-rehearsed routines that ensure that no time is wasted. Around school, pupils are always polite and respectful. They work and play together happily. Pupils trust that the caring staff will keep them safe. Children in early years get off to a great start. Expert staff help children to develop their social and communication skills quickly. Children engage with activities enthusiastically. They enjoy many opportunities to develop their independence. Children are very well prepared for the next stage of their education. Classrooms are calm and focused. Staff have precisely designed classrooms so that pupils benefit from a purposeful learning environment. Staff make adaptations for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) so that they can access all the same lessons as the other pupils. All pupils, including those with SEND, thrive. The school is determined to make sure that pupils enjoy learning. The curriculum is enriched by a variety of trips and other interesting experiences. All pupils, including those with SEND, enjoy opportunities to pursue their interests in sport and performing arts.

Pupil numbers and mix

175 pupils on roll, with places for 270

Eligible for free school meals22.3%

22.3%, 4.2 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language6.3%

6.3%, 15.3 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support17.1%

17.1%, 2.3 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.4%

3.4%, 2.6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Havelock Infant School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Havelock Junior School0.1 milesOfsted: Good60% met the expected standard
Loatlands Primary School0.5 milesOfsted: Good55% met the expected standard
Rothwell Junior School1 mileOfsted judgements: Inadequate to requires improvementNot published
Rothwell Victoria Infant School1 mileOfsted: GoodNot published
Rushton Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good60% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
SYMPHONY LEARNING TRUST
Age range
5 to 7
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mrs Rachel Kiziak
Address
Havelock Street, Desborough, Kettering, NN14 2LU
Local authority
North Northamptonshire
URN
140051

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.