Irthlingborough Junior School is a mainstream primary school in Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire, for children aged 7 to 11. In January 2026, 90 of its 357 pupils (25.2%) were getting SEN support and 29 (8.1%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 7–11
- 357 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in North Northamptonshire.
25.2% get SEN support
90 of 357 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Higher than the England average.
8.1% have an EHC plan
29 of 357 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Higher than the England average.
Most common needs
- Moderate learning difficulty47
- Speech, language and communication33
- Social, emotional and mental health27
- Autism6
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia5
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream primary school
- Run as
- Academy
- Ages
- 7 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 357 (places for 360)
- Headteacher
- Mr Nicholas Garley
- Part of
- Learning for Life Education Trust
- Free school meals
- 24.4% of pupils eligible
- Council
- North Northamptonshire
- School reference (URN)
- 141910
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask North Northamptonshire council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Good, January 2020; standards maintained (February 2025)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in January 2020.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesRequires improvement
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: Standards maintained (ungraded inspection, February 2025).
Contact and getting there
College Street, Irthlingborough, Wellingborough, NN9 5TX
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Chelveston Road School Special school · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted: Good 1.8 miles
- Denfield Park Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 2.4 miles
- Rowan Gate Primary School - Four Sites Special school · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted: Outstanding 3.2 miles
- Park Junior School, Wellingborough Mainstream + base · Ages 7–11 · Ofsted: Good 3.6 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Irthlingborough Nursery and Infant School Primary · Ages 3–7 · SEN support 14%, EHC plans 7% 0.1 miles
- Huxlow Academy Secondary · Ages 11–18 · SEN support 15.6%, EHC plans 3.4% 0.2 miles
- Henry Chichele Primary School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 12.6%, EHC plans 4.1% 1.2 miles
All mainstream schools in North Northamptonshire SEND schools in North Northamptonshire
Questions about Irthlingborough Junior School
How many pupils at Irthlingborough Junior School have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 90 of the 357 pupils (25.2%) were getting SEN support and 29 (8.1%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
What are the most common needs at Irthlingborough Junior School?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are moderate learning difficulties (47 pupils), speech, language and communication needs (33 pupils) and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (27 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Irthlingborough Junior School?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Irthlingborough Junior School?
Through North Northamptonshire council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Irthlingborough Junior School?
You can ask for Irthlingborough Junior School to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Irthlingborough Junior School have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Denfield Park Primary School, about 2.4 miles away.
Where is Irthlingborough Junior School?
College Street, Irthlingborough, Wellingborough, NN9 5TX, in North Northamptonshire.
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