Stoke Bruerne Church of England Primary School

Type Primary / Voluntary controlled school
Age Range 4-11
Religion Church of England
Address Bridge Road
Stoke Bruerne
Towcester
Northamptonshire
NN12 7SD
Phone 01604862872
Reference Number 121992

Stoke Bruerne Church of England Primary School continues to demonstrate good performance, maintaining a nurturing environment where both pupils and staff feel a sense of belonging. The school’s strong community spirit is reflected in the positive relationships formed between pupils and educators, which fosters a safe learning atmosphere. There is a commitment to high expectations for student behavior and participation, which contributes to overall student satisfaction and parental approval of the school’s environment. While the curriculum is broad and ambitious, there are areas for improvement regarding the precise sequencing of essential knowledge in some subjects, potentially hindering deeper understanding. Teachers are generally effective but sometimes do not utilize resources to their full potential, leading to inconsistencies in students' work quality. Attention also needs to be given to ensuring that all staff are well-trained in early reading strategies to enhance overall literacy outcomes.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 70
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 51.43%
Girls: 48.57%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 4.3%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 0%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 23.3

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 5 5 10
2 3 7 10
3 4 3 7
4 5 8 13
5 9 3 12
6 8 4 12

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 85.7%
White & Black (Caribbean) 5.7%
Mixed, Other 2.9%
White, Other 1.4%
Unclassified 1.4%
Irish 1.4%
Caribbean 1.4%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
Last Report Date 31 Jan 2023
Date Report
31 Jan 2023 School inspection
11 Jul 2017 Short inspection
13 Mar 2013 Full inspection:
15 Feb 2011 Full inspection:
07 May 2008 Full inspection:
01 Mar 2004 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Pupils and staff feel a strong sense of community and belonging.
  • High expectations are set for pupil behavior and engagement.
  • Leaders have prioritized reading to unlock learning potential.
  • The curriculum is broad and ambitious for all pupils.
  • Pupils with SEND have access to a full curriculum and receive appropriate support.

Areas for Improvement

  • Essential knowledge sequencing is not precise enough in some subjects.
  • Teachers do not consistently use activities and resources effectively.
  • Not all staff are trained as early reading experts, impacting reading instruction.

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 50%
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 107
Maths 104

Progress Scores

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Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 0.7
Writing -3.5
Maths 0.7

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 3 0
Third Preference 1 0
From another Local Authority 1 1

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