Stoke Bruerne Church of England Primary School

About Stoke Bruerne Church of England Primary School

Stoke Bruerne Church of England Primary School holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it maintained following an ungraded inspection in 2023 that confirmed the school 'remains Good'. This is a notable improvement from its previous graded inspection in 2013, when it was rated Requires Improvement, with leadership and management also now judged Good. The most telling academic metric for this small primary is the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined at Key Stage 2. In the 2023/24 results, 60% of pupils achieved this benchmark, which sits just below the West Northamptonshire local authority average of 63%. While the school ranks 82nd out of 134 primary schools in the authority on this measure, placing it in the bottom half regionally, the data reveals a more nuanced picture when you look at individual subjects.

In maths, the school performs notably well: 80% of pupils reached the expected standard and 30% achieved the higher standard, with an average scaled score of 107. Reading also saw 80% reaching expectations, though only 10% hit the higher threshold and the average score was 104. Writing proved more challenging, with 60% meeting the expected standard and 10% achieving greater depth. The school's overall ranking score of 60 places it in the bottom 50 nationally, but the strong maths outcomes suggest particular strengths in that area. There are no progress scores available for reading, writing or maths, so it is difficult to assess how much value the school adds relative to pupils' starting points, but the attainment data gives a clear sense of where the school's academic focus lies.

With just 70 pupils on roll against a capacity of 72, Stoke Bruerne is a very small village primary, and this intimacy is reflected in its admissions data. For the 2025/26 intake, the school was oversubscribed: 11 applications for 7 places, with all 7 first-preference applicants receiving offers. The school serves a Church of England community and offers a range of facilities including an ICT suite, art studios, a sports hall and a chapel. Sports provision covers dance, netball, rounders, football and cricket, while clubs include choir, eco club and book club. The school has identified SEND support for specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, speech and language needs, social and emotional mental health, and other difficulties. This is a school that will suit families seeking a close-knit, faith-based setting where maths outcomes are a clear strength and where the small size allows for individual attention, though those prioritising combined reading, writing and maths results may want to compare with higher-ranked local peers.

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