Waynflete Infants' School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 5-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Waynflete Avenue Brackley Northamptonshire NN13 6AF |
| Reference Number | 138056 |
Waynflete Infants’ School has faced challenges in its first inspection since becoming an academy. Overall, the quality of education requires improvement, with concerns regarding the curriculum's clarity and implementation. While the nurturing environment and supportive staff create a safe atmosphere for pupils, some areas, particularly behaviour management and curriculum planning, need significant attention. Parents express positivity about the school's ethos, yet the inconsistent expectations regarding behaviour have led to disruptions in learning, which needs to be addressed for better student outcomes.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 171 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 56.73%
Girls: 43.27% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 11.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 10.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 25 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 18 | 44 |
| 2 | 36 | 27 | 63 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 75.4% |
| White, Other | 5.3% |
| Unclassified | 3.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.5% |
| Indian | 2.9% |
| Asian, Other | 2.9% |
| African | 2.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Requires Improvement |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| > Early Years Provision | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 19 Sep 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 19 Sep 2023 | School inspection: |
| 07 Aug 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 19 Jan 2011 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Brackley Waynflete Infant School | |
| 19 Jan 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 07 May 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 07 May 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Oct 2004 | Full inspection |
| 04 Oct 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong focus on developing reading fluency from an early age
- Nurturing environment where staff care for pupils
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)
- Good personal development initiatives to prepare pupils for future lives
- Positive feedback from parents regarding care and support
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent expectations for pupil behaviour leading to disruptions
- Curriculum not broken down into clear, progressive steps
- Lack of staff training in communication skills for early years
- Insufficient checks by trust on the quality of education
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2018. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school | 16 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 22 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 17 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 22 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 12 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 22 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 15 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 22 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 12 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 22 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 9 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 22 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 22 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 22 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 9 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 22 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 12 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 22 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 10 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 22 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 19 | 3 |
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 20 | 4 |
| Third Preference | 19 | 3 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Brackley Church of England Junior School
Manor Road, Brackley, Northamptonshire, NN13 6EE |
0.19 miles |
|
Winchester House School
|
0.22 miles |
|
Bracken Leas Primary School
Magdalen Meadows, Brackley, Northamptonshire, NN13 6LF |
0.5 miles |
|
The Radstone Primary School
Poppyfields Way, Brackley, NN13 6GA |
0.99 miles |
|
Beachborough School
Westbury, Brackley, NN13 5LB |
2.55 miles |
|
Farthinghoe Primary School
Main Road, Farthinghoe, Brackley, Northamptonshire, NN13 5PA |
3.27 miles |
|
Croughton All Saints CofE Primary School
High Street, Croughton, Brackley, Northamptonshire, NN13 5LT |
3.4 miles |
|
Newbottle and Charlton Church of England Primary School
Green Lane, Charlton, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX17 3DN |
3.48 miles |
|
Greatworth Primary School
Helmdon Road, Greatworth, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX17 2DR |
3.82 miles |
|
Syresham St James CofE Primary School and Nursery
High Street, Syresham, Brackley, Northamptonshire, NN13 5HL |
3.95 miles |
|
Helmdon Primary School
21 Station Road, Helmdon, Brackley, Northamptonshire, NN13 5QT |
3.96 miles |
|
Finmere Church of England Primary School
Mere Road, Finmere, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 4AR |
4.37 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Magdalen College School
Waynflete Avenue, Brackley, Northamptonshire, NN13 6FB |
0.08 miles |