Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery
Details
| Age Range | 3-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Address | Thorn Hill, NN4 8SW |
| School Website | www.briarhillprimary.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1604768392 |
| URN | 138917 |
School Census
| Total | 305 |
| Girls/Boys | 159/146 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 52.1%/47.9% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 48.5% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 117 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 11.8% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 15/11/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 15/11/2022 | Outstanding |
| 26/05/2016 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 15/11/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 26/05/2016 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 91% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% |
| Reading | 109 |
| Maths | 108 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 90 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20 |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 109 |
| Reading Progress | 1.9 |
| Writing Progress | 4.4 |
| Maths Progress | 5.2 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 82% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 107 |
| Reading Progress | 1.4 |
| Writing Progress | 1.0 |
| Maths Progress | 2.4 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 98 |
| As First Preference | 53 |
| As second preference | 24 |
| As third preference | 21 |
| Total Offers Made | 59 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 53 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 47 |
| As First Preference | 26 |
| As second preference | 9 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 28 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 26 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 50 |
| As First Preference | 26 |
| As second preference | 15 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 33 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 26 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 42 |
| As First Preference | 27 |
| As second preference | 8 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 28 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 27 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 47 |
| As First Preference | 30 |
| As second preference | 9 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 34 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 55 |
| As First Preference | 34 |
| As second preference | 7 |
| As third preference | 14 |
| Total Offers Made | 34 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 34 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 46 |
| As First Preference | 28 |
| As second preference | 7 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 28 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 35 |
| As First Preference | 23 |
| As second preference | 9 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 32 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 23 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 38 |
| As First Preference | 25 |
| As second preference | 5 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 27 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 25 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 47 |
| As First Preference | 25 |
| As second preference | 5 |
| As third preference | 17 |
| Total Offers Made | 39 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 25 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 62 |
| As First Preference | 37 |
| As second preference | 16 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 44 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 37 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 80% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 77% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 70% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 70% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 73% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 37% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 73% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 7% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 70% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 7% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 7% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 90% |
| no | 10% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 34.4% |
| white british ethnic origin | 32.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 11.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 5.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.2% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 36.4% |
| white british ethnic origin | 35.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 10.2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 3.6% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| traveller of irish heritage ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
Hunsbury Park Primary School
(0.39 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Dayrell Road, , NN4 9RR
Delapre Primary School
(0.45 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Rothersthorpe Road, , NN4 8JA