Havelock Junior School
Havelock Street, Desborough, Kettering, NN14 2LUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Havelock Junior School is a primary school in Kettering for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 153 schools in North Northamptonshire. It ranks 18th of 34 primary schools in Kettering. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 July 2017, report published 11 September 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 27 June 2023
Havelock Juniors is a vibrant, happy place. Pupils enjoy spending time in this warm, caring environment. Pupils know that staff will help with anything that worries them. One pupil summed up the views of others well when they said, 'Feeling safe depends on the people around you. In our school everyone is so nice, which is why I feel safe here.' Leaders have an ambitious, inclusive vision. They want the best for all pupils. Leaders ensure that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are fully included in all aspects of school life. Teachers adapt their lessons well to meet the needs of pupils with SEND. Staff have high expectations of pupils' behaviour. Pupils are polite and friendly. They try their best to be ready, respectful and safe. They enjoy earning rewards for following these rules and working towards their 'Havelock Hundred' certificates. Pupils concentrate well on their work. They try hard in lessons. Pupils learn about resilience, responsibility, and reflection at Havelock. They understand how their '3R' values help them. For instance, pupils know that resilience is about persevering. They know they will have a good chance of success if they do not give up.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not make precise links to the knowledge and skills taught in previous years. This means that pupils do not deepen their understanding of important concepts. Leaders should review their approach to the recall of prior learning so that teachers systematically revisit important content, helping pupils to connect their knowledge and build on what they have learned before.
- Staff do not consistently develop pupils' fluency when they listen to them read their books. This means that pupils who find reading more difficult do not become fluent readers as quickly as they might. Leaders should ensure that there is a consistent approach to the teaching of reading fluency when adults listen to pupils read so that pupils get the help they need to become fluent readers as quickly as possible.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
77 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
306 pupils on roll, with places for 360
Schools near Havelock Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Havelock Infant School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| 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
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Rachel Kiziak
- Phone
- 01536760361
- Address
- Havelock Street, Desborough, Kettering, NN14 2LU
- Local authority
- North Northamptonshire
- URN
- 140054
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.