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John Hellins Primary School
Brownswood Drive, Potterspury, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 7PG, West Northamptonshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
99.8 / 100
Top 0%
Better than 100% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
201
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With an Outstanding Ofsted rating and an impressive 93% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, this primary school stands out as a top choice for families. The school's performance places it in the top 2% nationally, and parent satisfaction is exceptionally high, with 98% recommending it. Limited data on higher standards shows that 27% of students achieve this level, indicating strong academic outcomes overall.
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Last inspected: 1 April 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 93% | Top 2% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 27% | Top 3% UK |
Parent View (79 responses)
★★★★★4.5
My child feels safe
99%
School keeps me informed
99%
My child is happy
98%
Good range of extra-curricular
98%
My child makes good progress
98%
Good range of subjects
98%
Behaviour is good
98%
I'd recommend this school
98%
School has high expectations
98%
School supports development
96%
Progress is communicated
96%
School responds to concerns
68%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
White Irish0.5%
White Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Black African0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Location
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52.08097, -0.89352 · NN12 7PG
School details
Local authorityWest Northamptonshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN121851
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.johnhellins.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is John Hellins Primary School rated by Ofsted?
John Hellins Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 April 2025.
Is John Hellins Primary School a good school?
John Hellins Primary School scores 99.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about John Hellins Primary School?
Based on 79 Ofsted Parent View responses, John Hellins Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 89% across all parent survey questions.
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