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Schools in NN8 postcode district

Schools in postcode district NN8. Add your full home postcode below for distance filtering and a your neighbourhood comparison with the wider NN8 area.

Covers: Croyland, Friars, Oakway, Olympic, Redwell, Ruskin, Stanton Cross, Victoria, Warwick, Weavers, and 2 more areas

Add your home postcode in the green box below. Until then, distances use the centre of NN8. The list starts at 3 miles — you can change that. Not an official school catchment.

23state-funded schools in NN8, North Northamptonshire

  • 16Primary
  • 3Secondary
  • 4Other
  • 2024–25DfE & Ofsted

Neighbourhood & area context

The figures below use three different geographies. Your neighbourhood appears when you add your full postcode. NN8 covers the schools and averages on this page. the local council area is the whole council area for census and crime, which may not match your street. We only show statistics we have for this district.

Area snapshot for NN8

Crime, deprivation near local schools, and Ofsted outcomes for schools in NN8, each shown separately. Crime relates to the whole council area. The other two relate to this postcode district. We do not give the area an overall score.

  • Deprivation near schoolsSlightly more deprived than average for EnglandIMD band 4 of 10 nationallyNeighbourhoods around schools in NN8
  • School inspectionsGenerally Good10 of 12 graded Good or Outstanding (23 schools in NN8)Schools in postcode district NN8

Add your full home postcode in the green box above to compare your street with NN8 and the local council area.

Postcode district NN8

Schools and other averages for postcode district NN8. This matches the map and school list before you change the distance filter.

Schools in district
23 (16 primary, 3 secondary)
Average attendance
95.1%
Average free school meals
21.8%
Average SEN
23%
Average EAL
32.4%
Deprivation around local schools
Slightly more deprived than average for England
Green space
Moderate – local parks and playing fields nearby

About these figures: School statistics mostly 2024–25. Pipeline checked May 2026. Wider-area lines use Census 2021 for the local council area. Use the (i) on each row for source and geography. Full methodology · Data updates

Map of schools in this area

The map shows 23 schools in postcode district NN8. Numbered circles group nearby schools — click to zoom in. Use the list beside the map, a pin, or Show on map on a school card below.

Map key (phases, Ofsted, markers)

Pin colour shows school phase. Letters on pins: P primary, S secondary. Ofsted and admissions are on each school card below.

School phase

  • Primary (P)
  • Secondary (S)
  • District centre
  • Numbered circles group nearby schools — click to zoom in

How far from the NN8 centre?

Pick a radius to control which schools appear in the list below. Only schools whose postcode is in NN8 are included — we measure the straight-line distance from NN8 centre. Add your home postcode above to search by distance from your address across nearby districts.

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3 miles is selected by default. Add your home postcode at the top to measure from your address instead of the district centre. Try 1 mile or 1.5 miles for a shorter list, 3 miles for a wider search, or All in district for every NN8 school regardless of distance. Straight-line distance only — not walking, driving, or an official catchment area.

Common questions in this area

  • Usually oversubscribed near here?

    In NN8, 18 of 21 schools with admissions data are marked as usually oversubscribed on their cards. That is a historic demand signal — not a guarantee you will or will not get a place. Always check the local authority admissions rules and the school’s published PAN.

  • How far is the school run?

    Add your home postcode at the top of the page to see distances from your door. Until then, distances use NN8 centre. All figures are straight-line miles — not walking or driving time, and not catchment areas.

  • What changed recently?

    School and area figures come from open government releases (mostly 2024/25 where published). 23 schools here have a last inspection date on their cards; 2 show a plain-English note when Ofsted published area judgements without an overall grade.

    When we last refreshed data

Browse local schools

Showing schools within 3 miles of NN8 centre

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  • St Barnabas Church of England School

    St Barnabas Street, Wellingborough NN8 3HB

    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Age range
    5–7
    Trust
    PETERBOROUGH DIOCESE EDUCATION TRUST
    Ofsted
    Good

    Monitoring visit confirmed the previous Good overall grade — see the full report for latest area judgements.

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    0.1 milesstraight-line from NN8 centre

    Walkable

    Pupils
    177
    Free school meals
    19.8%
    SEN
    15.3%
    EAL
    24.3%
    Attendance
    96.3%
    Persistent absence
    6.6%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    No KS2 at this school
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  • Freemans Endowed Church of England Junior Academy

    Westfield Road, Wellingborough NN8 3HD

    Type
    Academy converter
    Age range
    7–11
    Trust
    PETERBOROUGH DIOCESE EDUCATION TRUST
    Ofsted
    Area judgements

    New inspection format — no single overall grade.

    Latest visit (Jan 2025): no overall grade — quality of education and personal development good; behaviour and attitudes and leadership and management outstanding. See the full Ofsted report.

    View on Ofsted

    0.2 milesstraight-line from NN8 centre

    Walkable

    Pupils
    238
    Free school meals
    26.1%
    SEN
    29%
    EAL
    14.3%
    Attendance
    95.9%
    Persistent absence
    9%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    67% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • Croyland Primary School

    Croyland Road, Wellingborough NN8 2AX

    Type
    Community school
    Age range
    5–11
    Ofsted
    Good
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    0.3 milesstraight-line from NN8 centre

    Walkable

    Pupils
    414
    Free school meals
    38.2%
    SEN
    22%
    SEN provision
    Resourced provision · ASD
    EAL
    27.3%
    Attendance
    95.2%
    Persistent absence
    11%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    55% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • The Avenue Infant School

    The Avenue, The Avenue Infant School, Wellingborough NN8 4ET

    Type
    Community school
    Age range
    4–7
    Ofsted
    Good
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    0.4 milesstraight-line from NN8 centre

    Walkable

    Pupils
    176
    Free school meals
    13.7%
    SEN
    21.6%
    EAL
    40.9%
    Attendance
    96.4%
    Persistent absence
    6.6%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    No KS2 at this school
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  • Park Junior School, Wellingborough

    Great Park Street, Wellingborough NN8 4PH

    Type
    Academy converter
    Age range
    7–11
    Trust
    NORTHAMPTON PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST
    Ofsted
    Area judgements

    New inspection format — no single overall grade.

    Standards maintained

    View on Ofsted

    0.4 milesstraight-line from NN8 centre

    Walkable

    Pupils
    240
    Free school meals
    22.5%
    SEN
    17.6%
    SEN provision
    SEN unit · SEMH
    EAL
    39.1%
    Attendance
    95.2%
    Persistent absence
    14.7%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    45% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • All Saints CEVA Primary School and Nursery

    Castle Street, All Saints Ceva Primary School and Nursery Unit, Wellingborough NN8 1LS

    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Age range
    3–11
    Ofsted
    Good
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    0.6 milesstraight-line from NN8 centre

    Walkable

    Pupils
    243
    Free school meals
    11.1%
    SEN
    22.6%
    EAL
    36.6%
    Attendance
    95.7%
    Persistent absence
    11.9%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    63% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • Our Lady's Catholic Primary School

    Henshaw Road, Wellingborough NN8 2BE

    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Age range
    4–11
    Trust
    OUR LADY IMMACULATE CATHOLIC ACADEMIES TRUST LTD
    Ofsted
    Requires improvement
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    0.7 milesstraight-line from NN8 centre

    Walkable

    Pupils
    409
    Free school meals
    15.9%
    SEN
    14.8%
    EAL
    41.4%
    Attendance
    97.3%
    Persistent absence
    9%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    47% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • Victoria Primary Academy

    Finedon Road, Wellingborough NN8 4NT

    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Age range
    4–11
    Trust
    HATTON ACADEMIES TRUST
    Ofsted
    Good
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    0.8 milesstraight-line from NN8 centre

    Walkable

    Pupils
    413
    Free school meals
    24.5%
    SEN
    13.1%
    EAL
    67.8%
    Attendance
    95.6%
    Persistent absence
    10.1%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    52% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • Oakway Academy

    102 Oakway, Wellingborough NN8 4SD

    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Age range
    4–11
    Trust
    HATTON ACADEMIES TRUST
    Ofsted
    Good
    View on Ofsted

    0.8 milesstraight-line from NN8 centre

    Walkable

    Pupils
    579
    Free school meals
    28.8%
    SEN
    15%
    EAL
    53.5%
    Attendance
    94.5%
    Persistent absence
    15.4%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    53% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • Redwell Primary School

    Barnwell Road, Wellingborough NN8 5LQ

    Type
    Academy converter
    Age range
    4–11
    Trust
    NENE EDUCATION TRUST
    Ofsted
    Area judgements

    New inspection format — no single overall grade.

    Standards maintained

    View on Ofsted

    0.9 milesstraight-line from NN8 centre

    Walkable

    Pupils
    632
    Free school meals
    11.1%
    SEN
    10.5%
    EAL
    23.2%
    Attendance
    94.2%
    Persistent absence
    14.9%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    57% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • Olympic Primary

    Olympic Way, Wellingborough NN8 3QA

    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Age range
    2–11
    Trust
    LION ACADEMY TRUST
    Ofsted
    Good
    View on Ofsted

    1 milestraight-line from NN8 centre

    Walkable

    Pupils
    370
    Free school meals
    24.9%
    SEN
    10%
    EAL
    34.5%
    Attendance
    95.3%
    Persistent absence
    12.2%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    85% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • Ruskin Academy

    Ruskin Avenue, Wellingborough NN8 3EG

    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Age range
    7–11
    Trust
    LION ACADEMY TRUST
    Ofsted
    Good
    View on Ofsted

    1 milestraight-line from NN8 centre

    Walkable

    Pupils
    282
    Free school meals
    19.1%
    SEN
    20.4%
    EAL
    30%
    Attendance
    95.1%
    Persistent absence
    12%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    81% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • Ruskin Infant School

    Ruskin Avenue, Wellingborough NN8 3EG

    Type
    Academy converter
    Age range
    2–7
    Trust
    LION ACADEMY TRUST
    Ofsted
    Good
    View on Ofsted

    1 milestraight-line from NN8 centre

    Walkable

    Pupils
    253
    Free school meals
    22.6%
    SEN
    9.1%
    EAL
    30%
    Attendance
    96.9%
    Persistent absence
    3.5%
    Admissions
    About average
    Attainment
    No KS2 at this school
    Visit school website

  • Warwick Academy

    Dulley Avenue, Wellingborough NN8 2PS

    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Age range
    2–11
    Trust
    LION ACADEMY TRUST
    Ofsted
    Good
    View on Ofsted

    1 milestraight-line from NN8 centre

    Walkable

    Pupils
    363
    Free school meals
    36.4%
    SEN
    12.6%
    EAL
    27.2%
    Attendance
    94.3%
    Persistent absence
    17.4%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    72% met expected standard (KS2)
    Visit school website

  • The Glenvale Church of England Primary School

    30 Beaumont Road, Wellingborough NN8 6BP

    Type
    Academy converter
    Age range
    4–11
    Trust
    PETERBOROUGH DIOCESE EDUCATION TRUST
    Ofsted
    Good

    Still judged Good — latest visit raised some concerns (see full report).

    View on Ofsted

    1.7 milesstraight-line from NN8 centre

    Cycling distancePark & stride

    Pupils
    145
    Free school meals
    11%From the predecessor school on this site (URN 122033) — the latest DfE release has no figure for the current URN.
    SEN
    19.3%From the predecessor school on this site (URN 122033) — the latest DfE release has no figure for the current URN.
    EAL
    24.1%From the predecessor school on this site (URN 122033) — the latest DfE release has no figure for the current URN.
    Attendance
    95.9%From the predecessor school on this site (URN 122033) — the latest DfE release has no figure for the current URN.
    Persistent absence
    13.1%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    44% met expected standard (KS2)From the predecessor school on this site (URN 122033) — the latest DfE release has no figure for the current URN.
    Visit school website

  • Stanton Cross Primary School

    Waverley Drive, Stanton Cross, Wellingborough NN8 1GN

    Type
    Free schools
    Age range
    4–11
    Trust
    NORTHAMPTON PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST
    Ofsted
    Area judgements

    New inspection format — no single overall grade.

    Latest visit (Jun 2025): no overall grade — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management and early years good. See the full Ofsted report.

    View on Ofsted

    1.7 milesstraight-line from NN8 centre

    Cycling distancePark & stride

    Pupils
    115
    Free school meals
    13%
    SEN
    17.4%
    EAL
    34.8%
    Attendance
    93.8%
    Persistent absence
    18.8%
    Admissions
    Often has places
    Attainment
    –Not published for this school in the latest release.
    Visit school website

Common questions about schools in NN8

How many schools are in the NN8 postcode district?
We list 23 state-funded schools whose address postcode starts with NN8: 16 primary, 3 secondary, and 4 other phases. Independent schools are not included.
What areas does NN8 cover?
Postcode district NN8 spans Croyland, Friars, Oakway, Olympic, Redwell, Ruskin, Stanton Cross, Victoria, Warwick, Weavers, Wellingborough, and Wrenn. Exact boundaries follow Royal Mail outward codes — use the map and school addresses for a specific street.
What are Ofsted ratings like for schools in NN8?
Among schools on this page: 10 Good, 2 Requires improvement, and 11 on the new inspection format (area judgements only). Grades are the latest published overall effectiveness or monitoring outcome — always check the full report on Ofsted’s site.
What is average attendance like in NN8?
Across schools here with published absence data, mean attendance is about 95.1% (2024–25). Individual schools vary — see each card.
Are primary schools in NN8 oversubscribed?
Indicative labels from published roll numbers versus capacity (not a guarantee of a place): 18 usually oversubscribed; 2 about average pressure; 1 often have places. Always confirm with the school and North Northamptonshire admissions team.

Guide to school and area statistics

What the numbers on this page for NN8 mean. Area rows may still show (i) for data source and geography.

School listings

What you see on each school card

Only fields that appear on at least one school on this page are listed.

School type
How the school is run. For example academy, council-maintained, voluntary aided or free school.
Trust
The multi-academy trust or sponsor running the school, where it is an academy.
Age range
Year groups on roll. For example 4–11 for primary, or 11–18 with sixth form.
Ofsted
Latest published inspection grade, inspection date where we have it, and a link to the school’s page on the Ofsted reports site.
Straight-line miles
Distance as the crow flies from your home postcode when you have entered one, otherwise from the middle of this district. Not walking or driving time.
Walking, cycling and park-and-stride hints
Rough bands from straight-line miles: about 1 mile or less may suit walking; about 1–2.5 miles we show cycling and park-and-stride; over about 2.5 miles park-and-stride only. Not checked routes or journey times.
Pupils
Number of pupils on roll from published school census data.
Free school meals
Pupils eligible for free school meals. Often used as one indicator of economic disadvantage in the catchment. Useful context, not a comment on pupils or families.
SEN
Share of pupils with SEN support or an EHC plan. A higher figure can reflect inclusive admissions and experience, or more demand on staff. Check what is on site and talk to the SENCO.
SEN provision
Extra on-site support such as a resourced provision or SEN unit.
English as an additional language (EAL)
Pupils whose first language is not English. Many schools support this well; if English at home matters to you, ask how beginners are taught in class. Not a measure of overall quality.
Attendance
Share of possible sessions attended. Higher is better.
Persistent absence
Share of pupils missing 10% or more of sessions. Lower is better.
Admissions pressure
Indicative label from recent applications versus places — oversubscribed, about average or often has spaces.
Attainment
Primary: share meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (Key Stage 2). Secondary: Progress 8. A dash means nothing was published for that school.
Attainment vs local
Compares each school’s headline to others of the same phase on this page. Above, below or about average for the district.
Area overview

What you see in the area overview

Matches the snapshot and tables below: your postcode, this district, then the wider council area.

Area snapshot
Crime for the whole council compared with England, deprivation near schools in this postcode district, and how local schools fare in Ofsted inspections. Shown separately, not as one overall area mark.
Schools in district
How many schools are in this postcode district, split by primary and secondary.
Average attendance
Mean attendance across schools here with published absence data.
Average free school meals
Mean free school meals eligibility across schools here with published data.
Average SEN
Mean SEN percentage across schools here with published data.
Average EAL
Mean English as an additional language percentage where published.
Deprivation
How deprived neighbourhoods around schools here are compared with England (official deprivation index, shown as bands 1–10 where 1 is most deprived and 10 is least deprived).
Green space
Brief summary of access to parks or countryside nearby.
Your home neighbourhood
When you enter your full home postcode, we compare deprivation for your small area with the typical area around schools in this district.
Using this page

Using this page

Tools on this page for narrowing schools and understanding distances.

Distance filter
Controls which schools appear in the list — 1, 1.5, 2 or 3 miles, or every school in this district. Not an admissions catchment.
About these figures
School and Ofsted data from official releases. The area overview splits postcode-district figures from wider council context, with dates at the bottom of that panel.