Is Brackley Church of England Junior School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 2 June 2026 under its report-card framework and graded four areas at Expected standard and two at Needs attention. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 102nd of 144 primary schools in West Northamptonshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Brackley Church of England Junior School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 53% of pupils at Brackley Church of England Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Brackley Church of England Junior School?

Applications for Reception places at Brackley Church of England Junior School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Brackley Church of England Junior School

Manor Road, Brackley, NN13 6EE

Local ranking102nd of 144 primary schools in West Northamptonshire

Ofsted: Expected

Primary

Phase

240

Capacity

7-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 2 June 2026. Figures last updated 17 August 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 2 June 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Needs attention
Inclusion: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 53.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 4.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 71.0%
Writing (Expected): 57.0%
Maths (Expected): 67.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 65.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 104.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 102.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 103.0
Cohort Size: 51

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 221
Boys: 116 (52%)
Girls: 109 (48%)
Capacity: 240 (94% full)
SEND: 26.2%
FSM Eligible: 14.5%
EAL: 9.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 0.9%
SEN Support: 25.3%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 11.9
Budget per Pupil: £5,885/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.1% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 12.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary controlled school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 86.7%
Asian Indian: 3.7%
Asian Other: 2.3%
White Other: 1.8%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.9%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.9%
Mixed White & Asian: 0.9%
Mixed Other: 0.9%

86.7%

White British

3.7%

Asian Indian

2.3%

Asian Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01280707060

head@bjs.northants-ecl.gov.uk

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Manor Road

Brackley, East Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 121961
UKPRN: 10080599
Establishment No.: 3008

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