South End Infant School
Wymington Road, Rushden, NN10 9JUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
South End Infant School is a primary school in Rushden for ages 4 to 7. It is one of the 153 schools in North Northamptonshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 November 2023, report published 17 December 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 8 November 2023
South End Infant School is a happy place. As one parent typically stated: 'This is a school that really cares about its pupils.' Pupils 'skip' to lessons and have really positive attitudes to their learning. Pupils do well. There are a range of opportunities for pupils to have positions of responsibility. They vote for the books they want to read at the end of the school day. The school's pupil 'Trustees' take their roles very seriously. They help pupils make appropriate choices, find friends and behave well. These are highly regarded and sought after positions. As one pupil stated in their application: 'I want to help people and be kind to people.' The school's values of 'respect, pride, aspiration, courage, independence and perseverance' underpin all the school does. Pupils understand the significance of them. They help direct the way pupils interact with each other. When pupils disagree, they do so respectfully and reason with each other. Pupils learn how to be positive citizens. The '3Bs - be respectful, be responsible, be ready to learn' ensure pupils behave well. Pupils are courteous to one another. They say bullying occasionally happens but is always dealt with effectively. Pupils know the school keeps them safe.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, the checks on what pupils know and remember are not well established. Referencing of prior teaching and making strong links between previous learning is not yet routine. This means there are gaps in a few pupils' knowledge. The school should ensure that they routinely check what pupils can recall and fill any gaps in their learning where necessary.
- The process of checking the effectiveness of some subjects is still developing. A few subject leaders have not had the opportunity to check on their subject area to ensure that it is implemented consistently well. This means there are some inconsistencies in different classes and across different year groups. Leaders should ensure that there is a consistent approach to teaching and that teachers consistently deliver their curriculum the way it is intended.
Pupil numbers and mix
195 pupils on roll, with places for 270
Schools near South End Infant School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| South End Junior School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Whitefriars Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Rushden Primary Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Alfred Lord Tennyson School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Newton Road School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement | 40% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Elaine Ashcroft
- Phone
- 01933356571
- Address
- Wymington Road, Rushden, NN10 9JU
- Local authority
- North Northamptonshire
- URN
- 121861
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.