Brambleside Primary School, Kettering
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Brambleside provides a warm, inclusive environment where every child is valued and supported to succeed. Teachers are highly skilled at explaining new learning clearly and adapting their teaching to help all pupils progress, including those with additional needs. The school creates joyful, engaging social times and offers exciting clubs, trips and performances that allow pupils to develop confidence and discover their talents.
Key Strengths
- Consistently strong teaching with teachers who demonstrate excellent subject knowledge and adapt learning to meet individual pupil needs
- Outstanding behaviour, attendance and personal development - pupils are confident, respectful and proud of their school
- Excellent support for vulnerable pupils including those with special educational needs, disadvantaged pupils and those facing barriers to learning
- High-quality early years provision that prepares children well for Year 1
- Strong leadership with clear vision for improvement and positive relationships with families and the wider community
Areas for Improvement
- Year 1 phonics screening outcomes were below expected standard in 2025, though leaders have implemented new approaches with positive early results
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and acted upon, and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Clubs, trips, residential opportunities, end-of-year production, sporting competitions, faith tours
Brambleside Primary School is a strong performing primary school where leaders have high expectations for all pupils and work tenaciously to ensure every child, including those facing barriers to learning, achieves well. The school has created a positive, inclusive culture where pupils thrive, feel safe and valued.
At a Glance
9.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 80%. Maths has declined from 85% to 78%. Writing has improved from 75% to 82%.
Class Sizes
29.9
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
29.9
KS2
14
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
416 pupils
420 capacity
4 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Kettering
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Kettering
Admissions Demand - North Northamptonshire
Places available
4,537
Applications
3,653
Got 1st preference
92.5%
Got preferred school
98.2%
Primary admissions across North Northamptonshire (2025/26)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.03014%
Overall absence
5.24862%
Persistent absence
362
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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