The Radstone Primary School, Brackley

In its own words: "At The Radstone we aim for academic, artistic and athletic excellence in a purposeful, lively, exciting and stimulating setting where expectations, broad and challenging curriculum, excellent facilities, wide range of activities, and talented, dedicated and caring staff, we aim to ensure that every child has the skills, knowledge, understanding and attitude which will enhance their education in a pluralist society."

From the headteacher's welcome: "The Radstone Primary School is a new and forward-thinking primary school located in the heart of the local community. We are a happy and vibrant, growing school, catering for 420 children from Reception to Year 6."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, gymnastics and karate.

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.

Coming up: an open day on Thursday 12 November 2026 and an open day on Thursday 19 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 81% of Year 6 pupils at The Radstone Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 65% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 75% in West Northamptonshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (81% in reading, 67% in maths).

For September 2026 entry, 63 families put The Radstone Primary School as their first choice and 144 named it as one of their preferences, for 59 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 11 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to The Radstone Primary School are Bracken Leas Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 80% reading, 72% maths); Brackley Church of England Junior School (0.9 miles, Good, 71% reading, 67% maths); Waynflete Infants' School (1 mile, Requires improvement); and Helmdon Primary School (3 miles, Good, 100% reading, 100% maths).

The Radstone Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.

The Radstone Primary School is one of 4 schools run by The Hawksmoor Learning Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 67% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

9.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 5.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (88%) and Mixed (6%).

In 2026, 69 pupils (16.6%) received SEN support and 6 (1.4%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of The Radstone Primary School.

5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Juno Crescent (opposite), 90 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood The Radstone Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 35 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in West Northamptonshire (90).

In 2024/25, The Radstone Primary School issued 10 suspensions, 2.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.