Havelock Infant School
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
Schools near Havelock Infant School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Havelock Junior School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Loatlands Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| Rothwell Junior School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Inadequate to requires improvement | Not published |
| Rothwell Victoria Infant School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Rushton Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% 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
- Phone
- 01536760486
- 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.