Stoke Bruerne Church of England Primary School
Bridge Road, Stoke Bruerne, Towcester, NN12 7SDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Stoke Bruerne Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Towcester for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 204 schools in West Northamptonshire. It ranks 8th of 11 primary schools in Towcester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 13 March 2013, report published 27 March 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 31 January 2023
Pupils and staff describe this school as one big family. Teachers are on the gate each morning to welcome the pupils into this small school. Pupils, parents and carers can share any worries or concerns at the start of the day so that pupils can get off to a good start. This is a school in which pupils feel safe and happy. There are high expectations of pupils. Pupils know that teachers do not tolerate poor behaviour or bullying. Pupils are kind to each other and play well together. At lunchtime, it is common for older pupils to plan activities such as 'giant snakes and ladders' and obstacle courses so that all pupils can benefit from these activities. Pupils are proud to wear their gold medals, which show they have earned 'VIP' status for the month by performing academically or demonstrating a school value. All children and pupils benefit from undertaking the 'Mini Duke' and 'Junior Duke' award. This helps them develop new talents and interests. Parents are in overwhelming agreement that they would recommend this caring and inclusive school. As one parent put it, 'This is a small school, with a big heart.'
What the school should improve
- Leaders have not ensured that the essential knowledge is sequenced precisely as well as it could be in some subjects. Lessons do not always build well towards the ambitious end points in the curriculum. Pupils' understanding is not as deep as it could be. Leaders must ensure that the essential knowledge that allows pupils to gain a depth of understanding is more precisely sequenced.
- On occasions, teachers do not use activities and resources to promote learning well enough. As a result, some pupils do not produce high-quality work across the curriculum. Leaders must ensure that all teachers use the most effective pedagogical approach across all subjects.
- Not all staff are early reading experts. As a result, on occasions the teaching of reading is not as effective as it should be. Leaders should ensure that staff are all trained in the school's effective approach to teaching reading.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
12 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
65 pupils on roll, with places for 72
Schools near Stoke Bruerne Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton CofE Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 43% met the expected standard |
| Roade Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Blisworth Community Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 80% met the expected standard |
| Hartwell Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 96% met the expected standard |
| Tiffield Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | 3 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 70% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Stuart Guest
- Phone
- 01604862872
- Address
- Bridge Road, Stoke Bruerne, Towcester, NN12 7SD
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- URN
- 121992
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.