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South End Junior School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

South End Junior School is a community primary school in Rushden, North Northamptonshire , serving pupils aged 7–11, with 346 pupils, and a capacity of 360 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

7–11

Age range

346

Pupils

360

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

South End Junior School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for South End Junior School is set by North Northamptonshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 96% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by North Northamptonshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find North Northamptonshire catchment area documents →

South End Junior School — School Information

Full address
Wymington Road, Rushden, NN10 9JU
Local authority
North Northamptonshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7–11 years
Free school meals
18.5% of pupils
DfE URN
121891

Other Primary Schools in Rushden

If South End Junior School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Rushden are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — South End Junior School

Is South End Junior School oversubscribed?

South End Junior School is operating close to its capacity of 360 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for South End Junior School?

Admission to South End Junior School is managed by North Northamptonshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does South End Junior School cover?

South End Junior School is a primary school in Rushden, North Northamptonshire, serving pupils aged 7–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for South End Junior School?

South End Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.