Helmdon Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | 21 Station Road Helmdon Brackley Northamptonshire NN13 5QT |
| Phone | 01295768126 |
| Reference Number | 121827 |
Helmdon Primary School is performing well overall, maintaining a 'Good' rating across all inspected domains, including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. The school fosters a supportive and nurturing environment where pupils feel safe and valued. Enthusiastic staff encourage students' motivation, and the emphasis on a rich curriculum, especially in reading, writing, and mathematics, contributes to pupils achieving high standards, particularly by the end of key stage 2. While the school boasts many strengths, it is in the early stages of fully implementing recent curriculum changes that aim to enhance pupils' recall of prior learning. Although improvements have been noted, there are still areas where the intended impact on pupils' knowledge retention is not yet evident. The school effectively supports pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they access the same curriculum as their peers, further highlighting its inclusive approach.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 110 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50%
Girls: 50% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 7.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 18 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 8 | 15 |
| 2 | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | 12 | 8 | 20 |
| 4 | 3 | 5 | 8 |
| 5 | 7 | 12 | 19 |
| 6 | 6 | 3 | 9 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 93.6% |
| White, Other | 2.7% |
| Indian | 1.8% |
| Irish | 0.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 19 Mar 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 19 Mar 2024 | School inspection: |
| 03 Nov 2022 | School inspection |
| 24 Jan 2017 | Short inspection |
| 16 Jan 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 02 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Jun 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong emphasis on pupil safety and well-being
- High achievements in reading, writing, and mathematics
- Engaging enrichment activities enhancing learning
- Effective support for pupils with SEND
- Positive attitudes and behaviour among pupils
- Dedicated and supportive staff team
Areas for Improvement
- Recent curriculum changes not yet fully impacting knowledge retention
- Inconsistency in monitoring the quality of teaching across subjects
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 89% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 112 | ||
| Maths | 110 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.3 | ||
| Writing | 1.7 | ||
| Maths | 6.4 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 13 | 4 |
| Third Preference | 21 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Unlock| Name | Distance |
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St Loys Church of England Primary Academy, Weedon Lois
Milthorpe, Weedon Lois, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 8PP |
2.09 miles |
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Greatworth Primary School
Helmdon Road, Greatworth, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX17 2DR |
2.22 miles |
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The Radstone Primary School
Poppyfields Way, Brackley, NN13 6GA |
2.98 miles |
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Syresham St James CofE Primary School and Nursery
High Street, Syresham, Brackley, Northamptonshire, NN13 5HL |
3.03 miles |
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Culworth Church of England Primary Academy
Culworth, The Green, Culworth C of E School, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX17 2BB |
3.39 miles |
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Bracken Leas Primary School
Magdalen Meadows, Brackley, Northamptonshire, NN13 6LF |
3.47 miles |
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Brackley Church of England Junior School
Manor Road, Brackley, Northamptonshire, NN13 6EE |
3.86 miles |
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Farthinghoe Primary School
Main Road, Farthinghoe, Brackley, Northamptonshire, NN13 5PA |
3.89 miles |
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Waynflete Infants' School
Waynflete Avenue, Brackley, Northamptonshire, NN13 6AF |
3.96 miles |
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Winchester House School
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3.98 miles |
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Blakesley Church of England Primary School
Blakesley Ce Primary School, The Green, Blakesley, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 8RD |
4.78 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Magdalen College School
Waynflete Avenue, Brackley, Northamptonshire, NN13 6FB |
4.02 miles |