Syresham St James CofE Primary School and Nursery
High Street, Syresham, Brackley, NN13 5HLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Syresham St James CofE Primary School and Nursery is a primary school in Brackley for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 204 schools in West Northamptonshire. It ranks 6th of 6 primary schools in Brackley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 13 June 2013, report published 4 July 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 6 December 2022
Pupils love coming to this school. Pupils, parents and staff describe it as a family. The pupils are a credit to the school. They are respectful and kind to each other. They behave well in lessons. Pupils focus on their learning. Classrooms are calm. Pupils say they feel safe. They say bullying is very rare. They are confident that any bullying would be sorted out quickly. If pupils have a concern or worry, they know how to report this to adults. Many use the 'worry monsters' to help them do this. Pupils know that staff will listen and help them. Expectations are high for everyone. Leaders have designed the curriculum to meet pupils' needs. All pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), have access to the same curriculum opportunities. Pupils embrace the chance to lead. There is a head boy and girl. There is a school council and house captains. Pupils look for ways to lead. Some pupils have taken over the running of a book club, for example. Older pupils are buddies for younger children. They enjoy this role. They use it to get to know the younger pupils and what they are doing during the day.
What the school should improve
- The curriculum in Nursery is not yet as well sequenced as in the rest of the school. The precise knowledge that children should learn is not yet fully laid out. Leaders should ensure they identify the key knowledge children should learn in Nursery to best prepare them for their future learning.
- The variety of experiences for pupils, which go beyond the curriculum, is not as diverse as it was before COVID-19. Pupils miss out on a broad range of experiences. Leaders should ensure that pupils are provided with a wide range of clubs and opportunities to allow them to further develop their knowledge and talents beyond the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
12 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
122 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near Syresham St James CofE Primary School and Nursery
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helmdon Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 89% met the expected standard |
| Silverstone Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 83% met the expected standard |
| The Radstone Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Beachborough School | 4 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Bracken Leas Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Lyn Cregan
- Phone
- 01280850269
- Address
- High Street, Syresham, Brackley, NN13 5HL
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- URN
- 121993
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.