Stoke Bruerne Church of England Primary School
Towcester, NN12 7SD · West Northamptonshire · primary school
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117th 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 1,696 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.5/10 among them, against 1.6/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Stoke Bruerne Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.5 out of 10 among them, against 1.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join football, multi-skills, science, arts and crafts, and Forest School clubs, or take part in equestrian sports. Music lessons include guitar, violin, drumming, and piano. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 65 pupils against a stated capacity of 72. 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 to progress from the expected to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for children who need extra help in maths? How does the Forest School curriculum integrate with the main academic timetable?
What Ofsted said about Stoke Bruerne Church of England Primary School
Overview
Stoke Bruerne Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, described by the community as having a “big heart.” Pupils feel safe and happy in this small, inclusive environment where staff maintain high expectations and foster strong relationships. The curriculum is broad and ambitious, with a particular focus on reading and personal development.
Strengths
- The school is described as a “one big family” where pupils are “kind to each other” and feel “safe and happy.”
- Leaders have ensured the curriculum is “broad and ambitious,” with lessons that are “logically sequenced” to help pupils build understanding.
- Reading is a priority; children start learning to read in Reception, and books match closely to the sounds they know.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) benefit from studying the “full curriculum” with adapted resources.
- Children in the early years get off to a “good start,” becoming “resilient and independent.”
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure essential knowledge is “more precisely sequenced” in some subjects so lessons build well towards ambitious end points.
- Leaders must ensure all teachers use the “most effective pedagogical approach” so pupils consistently produce high-quality work.
- Leaders should ensure all staff are trained as “early reading experts” to improve the effectiveness of reading instruction.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff well-trained to identify risks and leaders responding swiftly to concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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
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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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