Station Road, Helmdon, Brackley, Northamptonshire NN13 5QT
10 simple reasons to choose Helmdon Primary School
State primary school (community school) in Helmdon, Brackley.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Very small school, with less than one class per year (combined year groups).
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Helmdon Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 71.
One of the best state primary schools in Brackley and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 5 miles. In 2019 places in Reception were oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 30.3 pupils per class and 23.6 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 1% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
Subjects are taught separately and are organised by topics, with cross-curricular linking where appropriate.
In the top 7% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. The school offers a handful of extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3. School Games Award Gold accreditation.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2012.
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