South End Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Wymington Road Rushden Northamptonshire NN10 9JU |
| Reference Number | 121861 |
South End Infant School has undergone its first graded inspection since being rated 'Outstanding' 14 years ago. The school is now performing well, with effective leadership and management in place. Pupils exhibit positive attitudes towards learning and are engaged in a well-structured curriculum that helps them progress effectively. There is a strong emphasis on reading, with dedicated staff delivering phonics programs successfully. The school nurtures a respectful and caring environment where pupils are encouraged to take on responsibilities and engage positively with one another.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 231 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55.41%
Girls: 44.59% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 18.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 11.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 25.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 41 | 30 | 71 |
| 2 | 36 | 48 | 84 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 71.4% |
| White, Other | 8.7% |
| African | 3.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.6% |
| Indian | 2.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.3% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| Caribbean | 0.9% |
| Asian, Other | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 08 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 Nov 2023 | School inspection: |
| 03 Jun 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 22 May 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Oct 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Highly skilled staff deliver phonics programmes effectively.
- Pupils exhibit positive attitudes and engage well in learning.
- The curriculum is well-organized and constructed.
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Pupils learn about respect, diversity, and the wider community.
Areas for Improvement
- Checks on pupil knowledge in some subjects are not well established.
- Inconsistencies in curriculum implementation across different classes.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 45 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 29 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
South End Junior School
Wymington Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 9JU |
0.16 miles |
|
Whitefriars Primary School
Boughton Drive, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 9HX |
0.47 miles |
|
Rushden Primary Academy
Goulsbra Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 0YX |
0.58 miles |
|
Alfred Lord Tennyson School
Alfred Street, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 9YS |
0.59 miles |
|
Newton Road School
Newton Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 0HH |
0.61 miles |
|
Denfield Park Primary School
Victoria Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 0DA |
0.86 miles |
|
St Lawrence Church of England Primary School
Manor Lane, Wymington, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 9LL |
0.88 miles |
|
Higham Ferrers Junior School
Saffron Road, Higham Ferrers, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 8ED |
1.66 miles |
|
Higham Ferrers Nursery and Infant School
Wharf Road, Higham Ferrers, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 8BQ |
1.68 miles |
|
Irchester Community Primary School
School Lane, Irchester, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN29 7AZ |
2.05 miles |
|
Henry Chichele Primary School
School Lane, Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, NN10 8NQ |
2.12 miles |
|
Christopher Reeves CofE VA Primary School
Hinwick Road, Podington, NN29 7HU |
2.35 miles |
|
Irthlingborough Nursery and Infant School
Scarborough Street, Irthlingborough, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN9 5TT |
3.11 miles |
|
Irthlingborough Junior School
College Street, Irthlingborough, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN9 5TX |
3.15 miles |
|
Stanton Cross Primary School
Waverley Drive, Stanton Cross, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 1GN |
3.24 miles |
|
Wollaston Primary School
College Street, Wollaston, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN29 7SF |
3.59 miles |
|
Stanwick Primary School
Church Street, Stanwick, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN9 6PS |
3.77 miles |
|
All Saints CEVA Primary School and Nursery
Castle Street, All Saints Ceva Primary School and Nursery Unit, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 1LS |
3.92 miles |
|
Refocus
6 Knox Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 1HW |
4.05 miles |
|
Victoria Primary Academy
Finedon Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 4NT |
4.07 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Rushden Academy
Hayway, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 6AG |
1.14 miles |
|
The Ferrers School
Queensway, Higham Ferrers, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 8LF |
1.55 miles |
|
Chelveston Road School
Chelveston Road, Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, NN10 8HN |
2 miles |
|
Wollaston School
Irchester Road, Wollaston, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN29 7PH |
3.24 miles |
|
Huxlow Academy
Finedon Road, Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire, NN9 5TY |
3.4 miles |
|
Wellingborough School
London Road, Wellingborough, NN8 2BX |
3.94 miles |
|
Wrenn School
London Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 2DQ |
3.97 miles |
|
Friars Academy
Friars Close, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 2LA |
4.22 miles |
|
Sharnbrook Academy
Odell Road, Sharnbrook, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44 1JL |
4.42 miles |
|
Sir Christopher Hatton Academy
The Pyghtle, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 4RP |
4.48 miles |