SchoolScoresBrackley CofE Junior School
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Manor Road, Brackley, NN13 6EE
01280 707060 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 2 June 2026 , published 14 July 2026.
In short: 4 expected, 2 needs attention, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
51 pupils in this year group.
53% — 10 points below the West Northamptonshire average, and 9 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | West Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 53% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 4% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 71% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 57% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 67% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in West Northamptonshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
This is a Church of England school, but as a voluntary controlled school its admissions are set by the council, which usually doesn't prioritise by faith. Check the council's admissions criteria.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | West Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 1st highest of 8 state primary schools in Brackley. Higher than 31% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.5% | 16.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 7th highest of 8 state primary schools in Brackley. Higher than 8% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.9% | 3.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 8 state primary schools in Brackley. Higher than 93% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 25.3% | 13.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 8 state primary schools in Brackley. Higher than 48% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.0% | 24.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 4th lowest of 8 state primary schools in Brackley. Lower than 46% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.1% | 4.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 7th lowest of 8 state primary schools in Brackley. Lower than 43% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 12.8% | 11.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 4th lowest of 8 state primary schools in Brackley. Lower than 38% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.8 | 2.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 6th lowest of 8 state primary schools in Brackley. Lower than 30% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 5th highest of 8 state primary schools in Brackley. Higher than 28% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.6 | 20.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 4th highest of 8 state primary schools in Brackley. Higher than 53% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.9 | 10.7 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 6 state primary schools in Brackley. Higher than 33% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 8.4% | 13.7%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Waynflete Infants' School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023)
- Bracken Leas Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Radstone Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Brackley CofE Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Brackley CofE Junior School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 2 June 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 4 expected, 2 needs attention, and safeguarding was met.
How did Brackley CofE Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 9 points below the England average of 62%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 121961.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.