Havelock Infant School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 5-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Havelock Street Desborough Kettering Northamptonshire NN14 2LU |
| Reference Number | 140051 |
Havelock Infant School continues to demonstrate outstanding performance, maintaining its status from the previous inspection in 2016. The school is under the leadership of executive headteacher Rachel Kiziak and is part of the Pathfinder Schools trust. Pupils exhibit exceptional enthusiasm for learning and a strong sense of community, with positive attitudes toward both academic and social aspects of school life. The curriculum is carefully designed and enriches students' experiences through various activities, ensuring that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities, are well supported and thrive.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 197 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.28%
Girls: 47.72% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 17.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 28 | 59 |
| 2 | 42 | 39 | 81 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 80.7% |
| African | 5.6% |
| White, Other | 2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.5% |
| Asian, Other | 1.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 23 Jan 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 Jan 2024 | School inspection |
| 09 Mar 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Mar 2014 | Interim assessment |
| 01 Sep 2013 | Academy conversion letter |
| 20 Jan 2011 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Havelock Infant School | |
| 20 Jan 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Jan 2004 | Full inspection |
| 12 Jan 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate exceptionally positive attitudes towards learning.
- The curriculum is ambitious and well-planned, promoting language and communication.
- Staff have excellent subject knowledge and engage pupils effectively.
- The school's environment is calm and focused, supporting meaningful learning.
- Children in early years develop social and communication skills quickly.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 24 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 7 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Havelock Junior School
Havelock Street, Desborough, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN14 2LU |
0.05 miles |
|
Loatlands Primary School
Harrington Road, Desborough, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN14 2NJ |
0.52 miles |
|
Rothwell Junior School
Gladstone Street, Rothwell, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN14 6ER |
1.42 miles |
|
Rothwell Victoria Infant School
School Lane, Rothwell, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN14 6HZ |
1.46 miles |
|
Cilddewi Uchaf
C/O Castlecare Group, Rothwell, NN14 6BQ |
1.53 miles |
|
Rushton Primary School
Station Road, Rushton, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN14 1RL |
2.37 miles |
|
Wilbarston Church of England Primary School
School Lane, Wilbarston, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 8QN |
3.03 miles |
|
Loddington CofE (VA) Primary School
Main Street, Loddington, Loddington School, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN14 1LA |
3.13 miles |
|
Danesholme Infant Academy
Motala Close, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN18 9DT |
4.07 miles |
|
Danesholme Junior Academy
Motala Close, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN18 9DT |
4.08 miles |
|
Meadowdale Primary School
Meadowdale Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7XQ |
4.37 miles |
|
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
Grafton Street, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 9DF |
4.43 miles |
|
Brambleside Primary School
Cleveland Avenue, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 9NZ |
4.44 miles |
|
Little Bowden School
Scotland Road, Little Bowden, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 8AY |
4.52 miles |
|
Youth Works Community College
Keystone, 97 Rockingham Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 9HX |
4.57 miles |
|
Mawsley Primary School
Scholars Row, Mawsley, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN14 1GZ |
4.61 miles |
|
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
St Thomas More Catholic Primary Northampton Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 7JZ |
4.62 miles |
|
Kettering Park Junior Academy
Wood Street, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 9SE |
4.72 miles |
|
Kettering Park Infant Academy
Park Avenue, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 9RU |
4.73 miles |
|
Beanfield Primary School
Farmstead Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN18 0LJ |
4.82 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Montsaye Academy
Greening Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN14 6BB |
1.34 miles |
|
Stone Lodge Therapeutic School
Stone Lodge, Rothwell Road, Kettering, NN16 8XF |
2.85 miles |
|
Kingswood Secondary Academy
Gainsborough Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN18 9NS |
4.31 miles |
|
Wren Spinney School
Westover Road, Off Westhill Drive, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 7LB |
4.36 miles |
|
Maplefields Academy
Tower Hill Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN18 0TH |
4.59 miles |
|
Brooke Weston Academy
Coomb Road, Corby, Great Oakley, Northamptonshire, NN18 8LA |
4.75 miles |
|
Red Kite Academy
Purbeck Drive, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN18 0BX |
4.78 miles |
|
Kettering Buccleuch Academy
Weekley Glebe Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 9NS |
4.96 miles |
|
Welland Park Academy
Welland Park Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 9DR |
4.97 miles |