Bracken Leas Primary School
Brackley, NN13 6LF · West Northamptonshire · primary school
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49th of 138 primary schools in West Northamptonshire we can score, 147 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 1,942 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.3/10 among them, against 5.7/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bracken Leas Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 12.0% achieved the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.3 out of 10 among them, against 5.7 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join singing and performing arts clubs, participate in table tennis and basketball, and attend a Year 6 residential trip to PGL Liddington. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 420 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school manage class sizes when the roll is at full capacity?
What Ofsted said about Bracken Leas Primary School
Overview
Bracken Leas Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” This ungraded inspection confirms that the school continues to provide a high-quality education, with pupils arriving with “smiles on their faces” and an “eagerness to learn.” The report highlights a “happy and inclusive” environment where staff are well-supported and pupils achieve well across the curriculum.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “good behaviour” and a strong commitment to learning, supported by “high expectations” and clear “class pledges.”
- The curriculum is “well-thought-out,” allowing pupils to build on prior knowledge, with particularly strong foundations in the early years and consistent phonics delivery.
- Staff effectively identify and address misconceptions, while providing “well-considered support” for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- The school fosters resilience and teamwork through outdoor activities in the woodland area and an “impressive range” of enriching opportunities, including sports and arts.
- Leaders prioritise attendance and pupil wellbeing, ensuring families are supported and that staff workload is “considered carefully.”
Areas to improve
- In “a few foundation subjects,” assessment approaches are not yet fully developed, making it difficult for staff to verify if pupils have retained important content. The school should “refine further the use of assessment” to ensure checks identify whether pupils know and remember key subject content over time.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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