Irthlingborough Nursery and Infant School, Wellingborough

In its own words: "To develop and nurture to the highest level the talents and aspirations of children at Irthlingborough Nursery and Infant School. Stronger together working with our Trust Schools, our community and other professionals. We will encourage, support and enable every child to be the best that they can be."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Our caring and committed team provide a welcoming and nurturing setting where children feel safe, happy and are keen to learn. To find out more about our school please view the online prospectus below: We value the relationships we build between home and school. Communication is key and we send out regular communications and information for parents."

The school runs a breakfast club from 8:00am and after-school care.

Coming up: an open day on Monday 23 November 2026, an open evening on Tuesday 1 December 2026 and an open day on Wednesday 13 January 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

For September 2026 entry, 58 families put Irthlingborough Nursery and Infant School as their first choice and 84 named it as one of their preferences, for 65 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Irthlingborough Nursery and Infant School are Irthlingborough Junior School (under 0.1 miles, Good, 71% reading, 76% maths); Henry Chichele Primary School (1.2 miles, Requires improvement, 85% reading, 77% maths); Higham Ferrers Nursery and Infant School (1.6 miles); and Higham Ferrers Junior School (1.6 miles).

Irthlingborough Nursery and Infant School is one of 6 schools run by Learning for Life Education Trust, an academy trust.

15.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 11.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (77%), Mixed (7%) and Asian (5%).

In 2026, 40 pupils (14%) received SEN support and 20 (7%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest railway station is Wellingborough Rail Station, about 3 miles away in a straight line.

9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Scarborough Street (adjacent), 20 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 55 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in North Northamptonshire (141).

In 2024/25, Irthlingborough Nursery and Infant School issued 18 suspensions, 6.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.