Rothwell Victoria Infant School, Kettering
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Parents describe Rothwell Victoria Infant School as 'a wonderful school, full of warmth and care' where children thrive. The school provides excellent support for all learners, particularly those with additional needs, and has successfully raised standards in reading. Staff wellbeing is prioritized while delivering a rich curriculum that helps children become well-rounded learners.
Key Strengths
- Consistent, well-implemented approach to reading with books matched to pupils' learning levels
- Strong support for pupils with SEND, enabling them to access learning and participate fully
- Children in early years develop confidence, independence and good routines through well-embedded practices
- School values of curiosity, independence, aspiration and respect are carefully nurtured
- Rising standards and expectations, with more pupils reading fluently
Areas for Improvement
- Some writing activities are too complex for pupils at early stages, preventing them from securing letter formation and spelling skills
- Pupil attendance remains below where it should be for some children, causing gaps in learning
- Tasks sometimes do not match what pupils need to learn next
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with pupils feeling safe and knowing who to ask for help.
Rothwell Victoria Infant School has maintained the good standards from its previous inspection. The school provides a warm, welcoming environment where pupils thrive academically and socially.
At a Glance
18.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
37 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
24.4
Avg class size
26.0
Infant (KS1)
9
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
60%
Available places
263 pupils
438 capacity
175 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Kettering
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Kettering
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)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.73359%
Overall absence
20.80925%
Persistent absence
173
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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