Brambleside Primary School

Type Primary / Academy converter
Age Range 4-11
Religion Does not apply
Address Cleveland Avenue
Kettering
Northamptonshire
NN16 9NZ
Phone 01536310680
Reference Number 141632

Brambleside Primary has demonstrated notable improvement since its previous inspection, achieving a good overall effectiveness rating. The school provides a well-planned and sequenced curriculum that engages students and prepares them effectively for secondary education. Pupils demonstrate positive behaviour, a love for reading, and a strong sense of safety and support within the school environment. There is a strong focus on personal development, with leaders ensuring that all pupils, including those with special educational needs, are included in school activities and given appropriate support.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 419
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 51.55%
Girls: 48.45%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 9.8%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 22.7%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 29.9
Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher 30
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher 29.9

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 33 27 60
2 32 28 60
3 35 25 60
4 24 36 60
5 24 36 60
6 35 24 59

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 66.1%
White, Other 10.5%
Indian 7.2%
Mixed, Other 2.4%
African 2.1%
White & Asian 1.9%
Chinese 1.7%
White & Black (Caribbean) 1.4%
White & Black (African) 1%
Pakistani 0.7%
Unclassified 0.5%
Irish 0.5%
Caribbean 0.5%
Asian, Other 0.5%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
 >  Quality of education Good
  >  Behaviour & Attitude Good
  >  Personal Development Good
  >  Leadership & Management Good
  >  Early Years Provision Good
Last Report Date 20 Oct 2021
Date Report
20 Oct 2021 School inspection:
23 Jan 2018 Full inspection:
08 Apr 2015 Academy conversion letter
05 Feb 2013 Full inspection:
Previously as Brambleside Community Primary School
05 Feb 2013 Full inspection:
29 May 2012 Monitoring visit
29 May 2012 Monitoring visit
03 Nov 2011 Full inspection:
03 Nov 2011 Full inspection:
01 Jul 2009 Full inspection:
01 Jul 2009 Full inspection:
28 Jan 2009 Monitoring visit
28 Jan 2009 Monitoring visit
30 Jun 2008 Full inspection:
30 Jun 2008 Full inspection:
24 May 2004 Full inspection
24 May 2004 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Strong leadership elevating the quality of education.
  • Well-sequenced and thoughtfully planned curriculum.
  • Pupils enjoy learning and take pride in their work.
  • Effective teaching of phonics and reading.
  • High expectations for pupils with SEND.
  • Focus on personal development and British values.

Areas for Improvement

  • Connections between past, current, and future learning in design technology are not secure.
  • Some pupils with SEND require excessive adult support.

Ofsted Parent View

The latest published parent view scores are from 2019. 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. 63 36 1 1 1 102
2. My child feels safe at this school. 68 31 2 1 0 102
3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. 33 53 10 3 3 102
4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. 62 11 9 9 6 5
5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. 55 45 2 0 0 102
6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. 16 37 29 13 5 2
7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. 3 3 2 0 3 11
8. The school has high expectations for my child. 43 48 3 2 6 102
9. My child does well at this school. 54 40 7 1 0 102
10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. 43 47 10 1 1 102
11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. 46 49 2 0 5 102
12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. 58 35 3 3 3 102
13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. 43 39 9 4 7 102
14. I would recommend this school to another parent. 89 13

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 67%
Pupils meeting a higher standard 10%

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 108
Maths 106

Progress Scores

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Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 1.6
Writing 4.4
Maths 0.7

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 36 0
Third Preference 18 0
From another Local Authority 0 0

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