The Radstone Primary School
| Type | Primary / Free schools |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Poppyfields Way Brackley NN13 6GA |
| Phone | 01280390936 |
| Reference Number | 145903 |
The Radstone Primary School has been evaluated as good overall during its first inspection since opening as a free school in 2018. The school fosters a warm and inclusive ethos, where students feel safe and well-supported. Under the guidance of the motto 'Be the best that you can be', the leaders have established high aspirations for all learners, promoting a broad curriculum enriched with clubs and activities, particularly excelling in sports and the arts. The school has implemented effective strategies for teaching phonics and reading, ensuring that students develop positive attitudes towards literacy.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 417 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.28%
Girls: 53.72% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 10.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 31 | 60 |
| 2 | 25 | 35 | 60 |
| 3 | 25 | 35 | 60 |
| 4 | 29 | 31 | 60 |
| 5 | 31 | 28 | 59 |
| 6 | 25 | 32 | 57 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 86.3% |
| White, Other | 2.9% |
| White & Asian | 2.9% |
| African | 1.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.2% |
| Unclassified | 1.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 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 | 11 Jan 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 Jan 2023 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Warm and inclusive school atmosphere
- High aspirations for every pupil
- Broad and balanced curriculum
- Strong focus on sports and the arts
- Effective phonics teaching and reading support
- Positive student attitudes towards learning
- Effective safeguarding arrangements
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in curriculum implementation and monitoring
- Need for improved connection of prior learning to current lessons
- Persistent absence challenges for disadvantaged pupils
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 58% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 2% |
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 | 106 | ||
| Maths | 102 |
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 | 0.3 | ||
| Writing | -1.2 | ||
| Maths | -2 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 50 | 4 |
| Third Preference | 28 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Bracken Leas Primary School
Magdalen Meadows, Brackley, Northamptonshire, NN13 6LF |
0.51 miles |
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Brackley Church of England Junior School
Manor Road, Brackley, Northamptonshire, NN13 6EE |
0.89 miles |
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Waynflete Infants' School
Waynflete Avenue, Brackley, Northamptonshire, NN13 6AF |
0.99 miles |
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Winchester House School
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1 miles |
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Beachborough School
Westbury, Brackley, NN13 5LB |
2.97 miles |
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Helmdon Primary School
21 Station Road, Helmdon, Brackley, Northamptonshire, NN13 5QT |
2.98 miles |
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Farthinghoe Primary School
Main Road, Farthinghoe, Brackley, Northamptonshire, NN13 5PA |
3.05 miles |
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Greatworth Primary School
Helmdon Road, Greatworth, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX17 2DR |
3.09 miles |
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Syresham St James CofE Primary School and Nursery
High Street, Syresham, Brackley, Northamptonshire, NN13 5HL |
3.27 miles |
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Newbottle and Charlton Church of England Primary School
Green Lane, Charlton, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX17 3DN |
3.9 miles |
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Croughton All Saints CofE Primary School
High Street, Croughton, Brackley, Northamptonshire, NN13 5LT |
4.21 miles |
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Finmere Church of England Primary School
Mere Road, Finmere, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 4AR |
4.97 miles |
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St Loys Church of England Primary Academy, Weedon Lois
Milthorpe, Weedon Lois, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 8PP |
4.99 miles |
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Magdalen College School
Waynflete Avenue, Brackley, Northamptonshire, NN13 6FB |
1.04 miles |