The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 93% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
93%
+31.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
27%
+19.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 201
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 8.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Head
- Mrs Jodie Matthews (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
May 2022 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
October 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Brownswood Drive, Potterspury, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 7PG
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is John Hellins Primary School's Ofsted rating?
John Hellins Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend John Hellins Primary School?
John Hellins Primary School currently has 201 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does John Hellins Primary School take?
John Hellins Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is John Hellins Primary School?
John Hellins Primary School is in Towcester, NN12 7PG, in the West Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does John Hellins Primary School have a sixth form?
No, John Hellins Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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