Links with Oundle School continue to be strengthened year on year. Pupils benefit greatly from the extended facilities of the senior school, including opportunities afforded within the renowned STEM facility of Sci Tec, sports facilities across the board as well as use of the Stahl Theatre, Yarrow Art Gallery and St Anthony’s Chapel. Heads of Department at LJS connect with colleagues at Oundle School to create deep and meaningful subject links and exciting opportunities for children.
Oundle staff and pupils provide exciting after school clubs in Spanish, Mandarin, and German. Through the Oundle School Community Action programme, many Oundelians come to LJS on a weekly basis to support learning in a range of lessons and activities, providing the Schools’ youngest children with the best possible role models. Many of these pupils were at LJS before moving up to Oundle and actively choose to keep in touch with LJS and their former teachers through these links.
"Laxton Junior School was an amazing experience for me and my two brothers. It taught me a lot and definitely prepared me for my future at Oundle School. I think that the fact that four out of the last six Heads of School have all come from LJS is a testament to how great a school it is."Marcus, (Head Boy, Oundle School 2019/2020)
Our Year 6 pupils will study DET at The Patrick Engineering Centre from September 2026, as part of their timetable of specialised subjects.
Children regularly enjoy visiting the art gallery to take part in engaging, specialist art workshops, where they can explore their creativity in inspiring surroundings. We’re also delighted to host whole-school art exhibitions, giving children the wonderful opportunity to showcase their artwork and share their creativity with the wider community.
We are fortunate to make regular use of Oundle Sports Centre, where children enjoy swimming sessions on most days. From Reception through to Year 6, pupils take part in weekly timetabled swimming lessons, building confidence and skills in the water.
In addition, children have the opportunity to take part in exciting activities such as water polo, as well as swimming galas held in the impressive 50-metre pool, a wonderful chance to develop teamwork and celebrate their progress.
Children use the 264 seater Stahl Theatre for drama productions and rehearsals.
Rehearsals, music concerts, House Music and performances are all held at The Great Hall.
LJS pupils have access to 8 grass wicket cricket pitches, 20 indoor and outdoor cricket nets, 10 rugby pitches, full size athletics track, 4 floodlit hockey astros, netball courts, 44 tennis courts, 8 indoor basketball, netball and basketball courts, 20 outdoor netball courts, climbing wall and 50m swimming pool.
