Raunds Park Infant School
Park Street, Raunds, Wellingborough, NN9 6NBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Raunds Park Infant School is a primary school in Wellingborough for ages 5 to 7. It is one of the 153 schools in North Northamptonshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 9 May 2013, report published 5 June 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 October 2023
Pupils think Raunds Park Infant School is a great place to be. They say that 'there is always someone to be your friend'. The playground buzzes with activity at lunchtimes. Pupils explore the climbing frames together. Staff play games such as hoopla with pupils. A careful eye is kept on pupils' safety and well-being. The school makes sure that pupils understand what its shared values mean. Pupils write about occasions when 'It was me!' as they reflect on what it means to be honest. They think about how to be brave as they get ready for their next class, or a new school in Year 3. They are well prepared for this. Staff teach pupils how to consider others' feelings. Pupils know why it is important to be kind. They can explain that unkindness makes you feel hurt inside. Most pupils concentrate well in class. Teachers spot when there is too much chatter and settle pupils back to work. Parents and carers say the school is a warm and friendly community. They comment that their children are always happy to come to school and are enthusiastic about learning. Comments such as, 'my child has come on in leaps and bounds' are typical of parents' views.
What the school should improve
- A new curriculum for early reading has been adopted recently. A few aspects have not been fully implemented. The school should continue to establish this curriculum with rigour, ensuring that those pupils who have gaps in their knowledge receive all the help that they need to catch up.
- In some subjects, the curriculum is still being refined. In this work, the school should be assured that the work undertaken is making a difference to pupils.
- Occasionally, the curriculum does not clearly identify the sequence of learning. Not all staff know precisely what children need to practise next so that children know more and remember more. The school should make sure that these important building blocks of knowledge are clearly identified, so that staff know how they develop children's learning through the activities that are planned.
Pupil numbers and mix
149 pupils on roll, with places for 165
Schools near Raunds Park Infant School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Church of England Academy | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 46% met the expected standard |
| Windmill Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement | 39% met the expected standard |
| Stanwick Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Ringstead Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Great Addington CofE Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- NENE EDUCATION TRUST
- Age range
- 5 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Mark Currell
- Phone
- 01933622415
- Address
- Park Street, Raunds, Wellingborough, NN9 6NB
- Local authority
- North Northamptonshire
- URN
- 146865
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.