The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 422
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 2.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Trust
- THE HAWKSMOOR LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Paula Harwood
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Magdalen Meadows, Brackley, Northamptonshire, NN13 6LF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Bracken Leas Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bracken Leas Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bracken Leas Primary School?
Bracken Leas Primary School currently has 422 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bracken Leas Primary School take?
Bracken Leas Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bracken Leas Primary School?
Bracken Leas Primary School is in Brackley, NN13 6LF, in the West Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bracken Leas Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bracken Leas Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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