The Avenue Infant School is a primary school in Wellingborough, serving pupils aged 4 to 7. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
The Avenue Infant School currently has around 176 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 46% boys and 54% girls. Around 13.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 15.6%.
Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 35.2%. other white pupils make up about 16.5% , followed by indian at 11.9%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | The Avenue, Wellingborough, NN8 4ET |
| Website: | www.theavenueinfantschool.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01933276366 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | North Northamptonshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Helen Morrall |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 121871 |
Ofsted inspection date: 10/05/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 180 |
| Number of Pupils: | 176 |
| Number of Boys: | 81 |
| Number of Girls: | 95 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 15.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 35.20% | 62 |
| Other White | 16.50% | 29 |
| Indian | 11.90% | 21 |
| African | 8.50% | 15 |
| Bangladeshi | 7.40% | 13 |
| Other Asian | 4.50% | 8 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.80% | 5 |
| Pakistani | 2.80% | 5 |
| Other Mixed | 2.30% | 4 |
| Caribbean | 2.30% | 4 |
| Other Black | 2.30% | 4 |
| White and Asian | 1.10% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.10% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.60% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.60% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 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 | 680 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croyland Nursery School & Day Nursery Croyland Road , NN8 2AX | 4out of 4 | 1,314 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Avenue Infant School The Avenue , NN8 4ET | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Junior School, Wellingborough Great Park Street , NN8 4PH | 3out of 4 | 180 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Junior School, Wellingborough Great Park Street , NN8 4PH | - not rated | 180 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Junior School Stanley Road , NN8 1EA | - not rated | 564 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Primary School Finedon Road , NN8 4NT | - not rated | 689 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 416 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Christopher Hatton School The Pyghtle , NN8 4RP | - not rated | 416 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrenn School London Road , NN8 2DQ | - not rated | 1,141 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrenn School London Road , NN8 2DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,141 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weavers Academy Brickhill Road , NN8 3JH | 3out of 4 | 1,563 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refocus 6 Knox Road , Wellingborough NN8 1HW | - not rated | 564 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Gate Primary School - Four Sites Rowan Gate Primary School , Finedon Road NN8 4NS | 4out of 4 | 740 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Gate Primary School Finedon Road , NN8 4NS | - not rated | 740 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Eastfield Park School Finedon Road , NN8 4TF | - not rated | 826 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairlawn School Spring Gardens , NN8 2AA | - not rated | 868 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.