South End Junior School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary
PUPILS
352
AGES
7 - 11
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Community school
SCHOOL GUIDE RATING
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This pupil heat map shows where pupils currently attending the school live.
The concentration of pupils shows likelihood of admission based on distance criteria

Source: All attending pupils National School Census Data, ONS
0300 126 1000

This School Guide heat map has been plotted using official pupil data taken from the last School Census collected by the Department for Education. It is a visualisation of where pupils lived at the time of the annual School Census.

Our heat maps use groups of postcodes, not individual postcodes, and have naturally soft edges. All pupils are included in the mapping (i.e. children with siblings already at the school, high priority pupils and selective and/or religious admissions) but we may have removed statistical ‘outliers’ with more remote postcodes that do not reflect majority admissions.

For some schools, the heat map may be a useful indicator of the catchment area but our heat maps are not the same as catchment area maps. Catchment area maps, published by the school or local authority, are based on geographical admissions criteria and show actual cut-off distances and pre-defined catchment areas for a single admission year.

This information is provided as a guide only. The criteria in which schools use to allocate places in the event that they are oversubscribed can and do vary between schools and over time. These criteria can include distance from the school and sometimes specific catchment areas but can also include, amongst others, priority for siblings, children of a particular faith or specific feeder schools. Living in an area where children have previously attended a school does not guarantee admission to the school in future years. Always check with the school’s own admission authority for the current admission arrangements.

3 steps to help parents gather catchment information for a school:

  1. Look at our school catchment area guide for more information on heat maps. They give a useful indicator of the general areas that admit pupils to the school. This visualisation is based on all attending pupils present at the time of the annual School Census.
  2. Use the link to the Local Authority Contact (above) to find catchment area information based on a single admission year. This is very important if you are considering applying to a school.
  3. On each school page, use the link to visit the school website and find information on individual school admissions criteria. Geographical criteria are only applied after pupils have been admitted on higher priority criteria such as Looked After Children, SEN, siblings, etc.

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(21/02/2023)
Full Report - All Reports
63%
NATIONAL AVG. 60%
% pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and mathematics



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Progress Compared With All Other Schools

UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 9% of schools in England) Below Average (About 9% of schools in England) Average (About 67% of schools in England) Above Average (About 6% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 9% of schools in England) UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 10% of schools in England) Below Average (About 9% of schools in England) Average (About 67% of schools in England) Above Average (About 6% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 8% of schools in England) UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 10% of schools in England) Below Average (About 11% of schools in England) Average (About 59% of schools in England) Above Average (About 11% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 9% of schools in England)
Wymington Road
Rushden
NN10 9JU
01933314611

School Description

The leadership team has maintained the good quality of education in the school since the last inspection. You have a clear understanding of the school’s strengths and areas for improvement. The actions you, the associate headteacher and other leaders have taken to move the school forward have been successful. You have organised the curriculum into pods, and have developed leaders to manage these curriculum areas. Opportunities for professional development and clear induction for staff new to the school have helped teachers improve their practice and have helped to develop the positive ethos of the school. Following the last inspection, you were asked to develop pupils’ opportunities to find out things for themselves. You and your staff have worked hard to provide your pupils with environments that meet the needs of all your pupils. Areas around the school are planned purposefully to provide effective learning spaces. This includes providing pupils with spaces to read and research in ‘the avenue’ and the ‘R-zone’, as well as the quiet spaces for pupils to work away from distractions. Pupils can explore the curriculum through the different ‘doors to learning’ found in the foyer, allowing them to carry out their own research. You were also asked to increase the rate of progress pupils make in writing. You and your leaders have developed a system of tracking pupils’ progress in writing, spelling, grammar and punctuation. Your pupils complete ‘cold’ and ‘hot’ writing tasks so that you can track the progress they are making. Pupils are given feedback from teachers about how well they are doing, and teachers and teaching assistants provide further support if required. Pupils’ workbooks show that pupils present their work neatly and there is a consistent approach to the development of handwriting. Staff are proud to be part of the school. They work well as a team and support each other. They say that they are also well supported by leaders. This helps them to try new ideas to improve pupils’ learning. In every mathematics and English lesson, they make sure that all pupils have direct teaching from a teacher, as well as targeted support from the teaching assistant. Staff feel that leaders take care to listen to what the pupils are telling them about their learning. Leaders use this regular feedback from pupils to develop the curriculum and opportunities for pupils across the school. Pupils respect the school’s values, such as talent, responsibility, pride, democracy and respect. They strive to become a school VIP, and have a golden ticket sent home to celebrate their success. They value the learning environments and understand that leaders have provided them with different spaces to allow them to research and work in a space that suits them. They are particularly proud of ‘the den’, where they know they can go if they have any worries, and someone will help them. During my visit, pupils were polite and very well mannered. They spoke confidently with visitors and opened doors for others. You make a wide range of opportunities available for pupils. The ‘huddle bus’ is available to pupils at break and lunchtime. This provides pupils with a quiet space to read, play with Lego or have some relaxation time. Pupils look after this space well, with the ‘huddle ambassadors’ making sure that pupils take care of resources and keep the bus tidy. Parents are very positive about the school. Almost every parent who responded to the online survey, Parent View, or who spoke with me during the inspection believes that the school is well led. They feel that staff listen to them and act upon any concerns they may have. Several parents commented that you and other staff work hard to identify pupils’ individual talents and do what you can to nurture these. The governing body makes a good contribution to the school’s leadership. Governors are committed to the school and are passionate about meeting the needs of pupils. They strive for improvement and provide you with challenge on how well the school is doing. Governors have a good knowledge of the attainment and progress of groups of children, such as disadvantaged pupils and those who have special educational needs and/or disabilities. They understand that safeguarding has a high priority and that safeguarding is everyone’s business. Safeguarding is effective. You ensure that all the necessary checks are in place before an adult starts working or volunteering at the school.

South End Junior School Parent Reviews



unlock % Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>38, "disagree"=>13, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 24 responses up to 06-03-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>58, "agree"=>33, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 24 responses up to 06-03-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>33, "agree"=>50, "disagree"=>13, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>4} UNLOCK Figures based on 24 responses up to 06-03-2023
My Child Has Not Been Bullied Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>58, "strongly_agree"=>0, "agree"=>17, "disagree"=>17, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>8} UNLOCK Figures based on 24 responses up to 06-03-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>58, "agree"=>42, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 24 responses up to 06-03-2023
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>33, "strongly_agree"=>8, "agree"=>25, "disagree"=>25, "strongly_disagree"=>4, "dont_know"=>4} UNLOCK Figures based on 24 responses up to 06-03-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>0, "agree"=>20, "disagree"=>20, "strongly_disagree"=>60, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 10 responses up to 06-03-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>46, "agree"=>38, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>8} UNLOCK Figures based on 24 responses up to 06-03-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>42, "agree"=>38, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>4, "dont_know"=>8} UNLOCK Figures based on 24 responses up to 06-03-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>33, "agree"=>46, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>8, "dont_know"=>4} UNLOCK Figures based on 24 responses up to 06-03-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>33, "agree"=>63, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 24 responses up to 06-03-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>38, "agree"=>50, "disagree"=>13, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 24 responses up to 06-03-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>42, "agree"=>25, "disagree"=>17, "strongly_disagree"=>8, "dont_know"=>8} UNLOCK Figures based on 24 responses up to 06-03-2023
Yes No {"yes"=>88, "no"=>13} UNLOCK Figures based on 24 responses up to 06-03-2023

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