Park Junior School, Wellingborough
Great Park Street, Wellingborough, NN8 4PHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Park Junior School, Wellingborough is a primary school in Wellingborough for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 153 schools in North Northamptonshire. It ranks 18th of 21 primary schools in Wellingborough. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 20 February 2013, report published 12 March 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 25 March 2025
Park Junior School is a welcoming and inclusive place where pupils thrive. Staff know the pupils well and create a warm, supportive environment in which they feel safe and confident. The school promotes a sense of belonging and community, underpinned by strong values. The school has high expectations of what pupils can achieve. Pupils show pride in their school and are keen to learn. They enjoy lessons and achieve well. Pupils behave well in lessons and around the school. The atmosphere is calm and purposeful. Staff are fair and consistent. Pupils attend well, and families receive proactive support from the school. The school provides a wide range of extra-curricular activities. Pupils are encouraged to explore their talents, and experiences such as the Henry V dance interpretation performance at a public theatre enable them to develop new skills and confidence. There is a clear vision for the school, which is rooted in its community. Parents are overwhelmingly supportive, with one commenting, 'The school really cares about the all- round development of the children.'
What the school should improve
- The school does ensure that the teaching of spelling and handwriting is as effective as it should be. The quality of the work in pupils' books often does not reflect the quality of learning that takes place in lessons. This limits their effectiveness as a resource for pupils' learning. The school should ensure that spelling and handwriting is taught effectively and that pupils' work is of consistently high quality.
- Leaders do not gather clear information as to whether all pupils are benefitting from the personal development opportunities that the school offers. As a result, it is not clear whether the pupils who would benefit most are accessing them. The school should ensure that this is carefully tracked and analysed and take action to ensure that pupils are supported to take up these opportunities.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
237 pupils on roll, with places for 240
Schools near Park Junior School, Wellingborough
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Avenue Infant School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| All Saints CEVA Primary School and Nursery | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Victoria Primary Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
| St Barnabas Church of England School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Freemans Endowed Church of England Junior Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 67% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- NORTHAMPTON PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr David Tebbutt
- Phone
- 01933224501
- Address
- Great Park Street, Wellingborough, NN8 4PH
- Local authority
- North Northamptonshire
- URN
- 149127
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.