Stanton Cross Primary School, based in Wellingborough, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a free schools and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character.
Stanton Cross Primary School currently has around 115 pupils on roll, which is about 27% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 41.7% boys and 58.3% girls. Around 13.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 18.2%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 48.7%. african pupils make up about 12.2% , followed by other white at 11.3%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Waverley Drive, Wellingborough, NN8 1GN |
| Website: | https://www.stantoncrossprimary.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01933594049 |
| School Type: | Free schools |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | North Northamptonshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Melissa Albert |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 149074 |
Ofsted inspection date: 07/05/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 115 |
| Number of Boys: | 48 |
| Number of Girls: | 67 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 18.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 48.70% | 56 |
| African | 12.20% | 14 |
| Other White | 11.30% | 13 |
| Pakistani | 4.30% | 5 |
| Indian | 4.30% | 5 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 4.30% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 3.50% | 4 |
| White and Asian | 2.60% | 3 |
| Other Asian | 2.60% | 3 |
| Other Black | 2.60% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 1.70% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.90% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.90% | 1 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Finedon Road , NN8 4AB | 3out of 4 | 1,726 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanton Cross Primary School Waverley Drive , Stanton Cross NN8 1GN | - not rated | 0 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Primary School Finedon Road , NN8 4NT | - not rated | 1,698 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Primary Academy Finedon Road , NN8 4NT | 3out of 4 | 1,698 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Junior School Stanley Road , NN8 1EA | - not rated | 1,811 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints CEVA Primary School and Nursery Castle Street , NN8 1LS | 3out of 4 | 2,008 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Christopher Hatton Academy The Pyghtle , NN8 4RP | 3out of 4 | 2,441 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Christopher Hatton School The Pyghtle , NN8 4RP | - not rated | 2,441 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrenn School London Road , NN8 2DQ | - not rated | 2,479 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrenn School London Road , NN8 2DQ | 3out of 4 | 2,479 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowan Gate Primary School - Four Sites Rowan Gate Primary School , Finedon Road NN8 4NS | 4out of 4 | 1,695 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Gate Primary School Finedon Road , NN8 4NS | - not rated | 1,695 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Eastfield Park School Finedon Road , NN8 4TF | - not rated | 2,014 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Refocus 6 Knox Road , Wellingborough NN8 1HW | - not rated | 2,091 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellingborough School London Road , NN8 2BX | - not rated | 2,331 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.