Finedon Nursery and Infant School vs Irthlingborough Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Finedon Nursery and Infant School
Wellingborough · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
176 students
Irthlingborough Junior School
Wellingborough · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
357 students
| Measure | Finedon Nursery and Infant School Wellingborough, East Midlands | Irthlingborough Junior School Wellingborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #487 of 1,516 | #1063 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #6327 of 15,697 | #11610 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 176 | 357 |
| Pupils on roll | 176 | 357 |
| Free school meals | 17.7% | 24.4% |
| Capacity filled | 89.3% | 99.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Wellingborough | Wellingborough |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.finedon.northants.sch.uk | www.irthlingborough-jun.northants.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Finedon Nursery and Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.7 vs 33.1).
- •Irthlingborough Junior School is the larger school with 357 students compared with 176.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Finedon Nursery and Infant School better than Irthlingborough Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Finedon Nursery and Infant School ranks higher (57.7 vs 33.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Finedon Nursery and Infant School and Irthlingborough Junior School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Wellingborough and Wellingborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Finedon Nursery and Infant School: 176. Irthlingborough Junior School: 357. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Finedon Nursery and Infant School and Irthlingborough Junior School rank in East Midlands?
Finedon Nursery and Infant School is 487th of 1,516 and Irthlingborough Junior School is 1063rd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).