Helmdon Primary School
21 Station Road, Helmdon, Brackley, NN13 5QTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Helmdon Primary School is a primary school in Brackley for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 204 schools in West Northamptonshire. It ranks 1st of 6 primary schools in Brackley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 March 2024, report published 1 May 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 March 2024
The school's core beliefs of 'happiness, perseverance and success' encapsulate the caring, aspirational ethos at Helmdon. Pupils feel safe and secure in this nurturing environment. They say that staff motivate them and encourage them to do their best. Pupils behave well. They are courteous and considerate. Pupils have positive attitudes to learning and they work hard in lessons. They concentrate and listen well most of the time. Pupils are proud of their school. They attend well. Pupils like spending time with each other. They play together nicely. They make the most of the resources and facilities on offer at break times to be active. Pupils enjoy running the daily mile. They say, 'It's good for your mental health and your physical health.' Pupils also look forward to competing in one of the many sports tournaments that the school takes part in. The school provides a wide range of enrichment activities. Through its 'contract of cultural entitlement', pupils learn about societies and traditions from around the world, as well as what makes Britain special. This includes a variety of musical, literary, artistic and theatrical experiences. These opportunities have been deliberately chosen to broaden pupils' horizons and prepare them for their futures.
What the school should improve
- The school has developed its approach to the recall of prior learning in some subjects. However, these changes are quite recent. They are yet to have the intended impact on what pupils remember. The school should embed the changes that have been made to its curriculum, ensuring that pupils remember important knowledge securely over the long term.
- The school checks how well the curriculum is being taught and learned in some subjects more effectively than others. Where subject monitoring is less frequent, pupils do not gain a sufficiently detailed understanding of the curriculum. The school must check closely on the implementation and impact of the curriculum in all subjects, so its ambitious vision is fully realised.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
9 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
126 pupils on roll, with places for 124
Schools near Helmdon Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greatworth Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 78% met the expected standard |
| The Radstone Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Syresham St James CofE Primary School and Nursery | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 33% met the expected standard |
| Culworth Church of England Primary Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 33% met the expected standard |
| Bracken Leas Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Ms Kathryn Crawford
- Phone
- 01295768126
- Address
- 21 Station Road, Helmdon, Brackley, NN13 5QT
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- URN
- 121827
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.