Irchester Community Primary School, Wellingborough
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 12 years agoOverall
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its April 2014 inspection — up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
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At a Glance
14.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 67% to 79%. Maths has improved from 68% to 83%. Writing has improved from 70% to 78%.
Class Sizes
27.7
Avg class size
28.0
Infant (KS1)
27.6
KS2
11
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
82%
Available places
343 pupils
420 capacity
77 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Wellingborough
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Wellingborough
Admissions Demand - North Northamptonshire
Places available
4,537
Applications
3,653
Got 1st preference
92.5%
Got preferred school
98.2%
Primary admissions across North Northamptonshire (2025/26)
Inspection History
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.31164%
Overall absence
15.65495%
Persistent absence
313
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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