John Hellins Primary School

A outstanding community school school in West Northamptonshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for John Hellins Primary School.

Towcester, NN127PG Ofsted: Outstanding Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

89

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
79.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 93.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
92.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 26.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
18 October 2016
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Brownswood Drive
Potterspury
Towcester, NN127PG

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
121851
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Brownswood Drive, Potterspury, Towcester, NN12 7PG
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
208
Free School Meals
9.6% (20 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.4% (5 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.3%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
7.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
93.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
26.0%
Reading Score:
112.0
Maths Score:
110.0
Grammar Score:
112.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
93.0 (+34.2 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
26.0 (+18.7 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
7.2 (10.3 below average)
Reading Score:
112.0 (+6.8 vs average)
Maths Score:
110.0 (+5.9 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 110.0 112.0
2023 110.0 112.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
13 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
26
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
208 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Stable performance

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Be the best we can be"

love tolerance creativity resilience perseverance positivity honesty cooperation kindness respect enthusiasm determination

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to John Hellins; a village school in Potterspury with 207 pupils aged 4–11. The ethos is to be the best we can be, with high expectations, a balanced and engaging approach to learning, and opportunities such as ballroom dancing, sport and art, all delivered with energy and enthusiasm.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Freestyle Soccer Academy Kids with Bricks Minecraft club

Facilities

Lunch hall On-site kitchen (The Kitchen at John Hellins) Salad bar

Curriculum Highlights

Strictly John Hellins ballroom dancing competition training to achieve top placing in sports events art work daisy chains on the field

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Admissions Criteria

Most children live in Potterspury; admission is governed by West Northamptonshire Council; standard admission is 30 places per year group; Foundation Stage usually starts in September following a child's fourth birthday; tours are available; the school prospectus is downloadable.

Financial Information

The cost of a school meal is £2.50. Universal Infant Free School Meals apply for Reception, Year 1 and Year 2. Pupils eligible for Pupil Premium are also entitled to free meals. Meals can be booked via ParentPay; Full booking instructions and information about our lunch provision are available. Free meals for KS1; For eligibility, visit the government website.

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