The Avenue Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | The Avenue The Avenue Infant School Wellingborough Northamptonshire NN8 4ET |
| Reference Number | 121871 |
The Avenue Infant School is performing well overall, demonstrating a good quality of education and positive pupil behavior. The school fosters an inclusive environment where pupils feel valued and supported, contributing to their strong personal development. Leaders have effectively prioritized key skills such as communication and literacy, ensuring that pupils are well-equipped for future learning. However, while foundation subjects have clear end goals, the curriculum in these areas lacks detailed knowledge progression, which can impede deeper understanding and retention.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 176 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.02%
Girls: 53.98% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 13.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 42.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 29 | 58 |
| 2 | 28 | 30 | 58 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 35.2% |
| White, Other | 16.5% |
| Indian | 11.9% |
| African | 8.5% |
| Asian, Other | 4.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.3% |
| Caribbean | 2.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 10 May 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 May 2023 | School inspection: |
| 10 Oct 2017 | Short inspection |
| 25 Apr 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jul 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Jun 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Nov 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong emphasis on communication and literacy skills.
- Well-organized phonics teaching with adequate staff training.
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs.
- Comprehensive enrichment opportunities for all pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum development in foundation subjects is insufficient.
- Assessment practices in some subjects are too general and not precise enough.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 20 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 21 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Park Junior School, Wellingborough
Great Park Street, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 4PH |
0.1 miles |
|
Refocus
6 Knox Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 1HW |
0.32 miles |
|
Highfield Nursery School
Finedon Road, Wellingborough, NN8 4AB |
0.39 miles |
|
Victoria Primary Academy
Finedon Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 4NT |
0.39 miles |
|
Rowan Gate Primary School - Four Sites
Rowan Gate Primary School, Finedon Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 4NS |
0.42 miles |
|
All Saints CEVA Primary School and Nursery
Castle Street, All Saints Ceva Primary School and Nursery Unit, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 1LS |
0.47 miles |
|
St Barnabas Church of England School
St Barnabas Street, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 3HB |
0.51 miles |
|
Freemans Endowed Church of England Junior Academy
Westfield Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 3HD |
0.52 miles |
|
Oakway Academy
102 Oakway, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 4SD |
0.58 miles |
|
Croyland Nursery School & Day Nursery
Croyland Road, WELLINGBOROUGH, NN8 2AX |
0.75 miles |
|
Croyland Primary School
Croyland Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 2AX |
0.78 miles |
|
Redwell Primary School
Barnwell Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 5LQ |
0.93 miles |
|
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
Henshaw Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 2BE |
1.09 miles |
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Warwick Academy
Dulley Avenue, Wellingborough, NN8 2PS |
1.22 miles |
|
Olympic Primary
Olympic Way, Wellingborough, NN8 3QA |
1.23 miles |
|
Stanton Cross Primary School
Waverley Drive, Stanton Cross, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 1GN |
1.34 miles |
|
Ruskin Infant School
Ruskin Avenue, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 3EG |
1.39 miles |
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Ruskin Academy
Ruskin Avenue, Wellingborough, NN8 3EG |
1.39 miles |
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The Glenvale Church of England Primary School
30 Beaumont Road, Wellingborough, NN8 6BP |
1.4 miles |
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Great Doddington Primary
Church Lane, Great Doddington, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN29 7TR |
2.23 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Sir Christopher Hatton Academy
The Pyghtle, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 4RP |
0.24 miles |
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Friars Academy
Friars Close, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 2LA |
0.56 miles |
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Wellingborough School
London Road, Wellingborough, NN8 2BX |
0.6 miles |
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Wrenn School
London Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 2DQ |
0.65 miles |
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Weavers Academy
Brickhill Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 3JH |
0.89 miles |
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Huxlow Academy
Finedon Road, Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire, NN9 5TY |
3.44 miles |
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Wollaston School
Irchester Road, Wollaston, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN29 7PH |
3.61 miles |
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Rushden Academy
Hayway, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 6AG |
3.75 miles |
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The Ferrers School
Queensway, Higham Ferrers, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 8LF |
4.45 miles |
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Chelveston Road School
Chelveston Road, Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, NN10 8HN |
4.62 miles |