Whitefriars Primary School

Our school opened as a primary school in September 2017 and I am very happy to be the first headteacher of the new school. Situated in Rushden, a small town in East Northamptonshire, we amalgamated from the former Whitefriars Junior School, which originally opened in January 1973, and Whitefriars Infant School which originally opened in September 1975. Our logo has two W's to recognise the previous school. We became an academy on 1st December 2024.

We are all extremely proud of our school and our wonderful children. We are committed to providing the best possible education for each and every one of our pupils. We know that our school is a happy, stimulating and attractive environment and each child is encouraged to develop a lively, enquiring mind. We have an excellent record in pastoral care and family support. By the time children leave at the end of Year 6, they are well prepared for the next stage of their education.

We are very lucky to have a large site including a few playground areas, wooded and wild exploration area, gardens and sports fields. If you came to visit us we would be pleased to show our well-resourced, bright classrooms as well as our solar dome and our wooden classroom (named ‘Threadgold Cottage’ after the final headteacher at the infant site).

We had a full OFSTED inspection in February 2022 and were very happy to have been rated as a ‘good’ school. We are continually working to keep improving our school and the education we provide our children. We know that our school is a wonderful place for pupils to start their education. But please don’t just take our word for it – come and see for yourself. We would be delighted to show you around.

Ms Lucy Burman

Whitefriars Primary School

We are all extremely proud of our school and our wonderful children. We are committed to providing the best possible education for each and every one of our pupils. We know that our school is a happy, stimulating and attractive environment and each child is encouraged to develop a lively, enquiring mind. We have an excellent record in pastoral care and family support. By the time children leave at the end of Year 6, they are well prepared for the next stage of their education.

We are very lucky to have a large site including a few playground areas, wooded and wild exploration area, gardens and sports fields. If you came to visit us we would be pleased to show our well-resourced, bright classrooms as well as our solar dome and our wooden classroom (named ‘Threadgold Cottage’ after the final headteacher at the infant site).

Ms Lucy Burman