Ages 
A smallish school, but the size is what attracts many parents. ‘It’s family friendly and the children are lucky to be in such an environment. They promote independence and confidence as well as a good all round education.’ As one mother succinctly put it, ‘If there was anything bad about the school my children would be out of there.’ Quite.
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Overview & data
- Pupil numbers
- 259 ·
- Religion
- None
- Fees
- £14,955 - £21,750 pa
- Local authority
- North Northamptonshire
- Linked schools
- School ownership
- Under the Corporation of Oundle School
Headteacher
Head
Mrs Lydia Waller
Since September 2023, Lydia Waller. She joined the school from Pennthorpe in West Sussex, a coeducational prep school, where she was interim head. During her ten years at Pennthorpe, her roles included head of English, assistant head pastoral, and
Entrance
Entry into reception is non-selective but the children have three visits to the school prior to starting so staff get to know them. Entry after that depends on previous school records. Assessment for the older pupils. Reasoning paper and maths and
- Open days
- Check website for open events, open days are held three times a year, usually October, January and May.
Exit
The large majority (87 per cent in 2024) to Oundle School as day pupils. But it’s not a dead cert. Every child has to sit the entrance exam, and nine attained scholarships in 2024 (six in music). Lots of advice and support given. Those not suited
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Teaching & learning
Learning support & SEN
Mobile phone policy
A clear mobile phone policy is a really important part of modern schooling. This school has provided us with their policy.
Mobile phone policy
Provided by the school and not part of our review Pupils bringing mobile and/or smart technology into school may allow them unlimited and unrestricted access to the internet via mobile phone networks (ie 3G, 4G and 5G). Pupils at Laxton Junior School are not permitted to have mobile or smart technology (which has 3G, 4G or 5G connectivity) on their person. Should this technology be required for a specific purpose (eg walking home after school) parents must contact the school and have the device stored in the front office. Watches with pedometers are permitted.
Pupils
Money matters
Broad mix of parents, some able to pay fees without noticing, others working hard to do so.
- Fee information
- £14,955 - £21,750 pa
Our view
Founded in 1973, Laxton Junior is part of the Oundle School network. Originally housed in one of their buildings, it moved to its present site in the picturesque town of Oundle in 2002 and doubled in size. The current well-designed modern building
The last word
A smallish school, but the size is what attracts many parents. ‘It’s family friendly and the children are lucky to be in such an environment. They promote independence and confidence as well as a good all round education.’ As one mother succinctly
