Is Bracken Leas Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 3 March 2020. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 53rd of 144 primary schools in West Northamptonshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Bracken Leas Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 63% of pupils at Bracken Leas Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Bracken Leas Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Bracken Leas Primary 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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Bracken Leas Primary School

Magdalen Meadows, Brackley, NN13 6LF

Local ranking53rd of 144 primary schools in West Northamptonshire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

420

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 3 March 2020.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 63.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 12.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 80.0%
Writing (Expected): 77.0%
Maths (Expected): 72.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 72.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 108.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 105.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 107.0
Cohort Size: 60

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 422
Boys: 214 (51%)
Girls: 206 (49%)
Capacity: 420 (100% full)
SEND: 15.4%
FSM Eligible: 2.6%
EAL: 5.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.1%
SEN Support: 13.3%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 20.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 20.2
Budget per Pupil: £5,294/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.0% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 8.7% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 91.8%
White Other: 3.6%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.7%
Mixed Other: 1.0%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.5%
Black African: 0.5%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.2%
Asian Indian: 0.2%

91.8%

White British

3.6%

White Other

1.7%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01280707050

enquiries@blps.thlt.academy

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Magdalen Meadows

Brackley, East Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 144394
UKPRN: 10063414
Establishment No.: 2224
Trust: THE HAWKSMOOR LEARNING TRUST

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