Waynflete Infants' School, Brackley

In its own words: "Waynflete Infants’ School is the only Infant School in Brackley and converted to Academy Status with effect from 1st April 2012. This enables the children to benefit from a bespoke broad and balanced curriculum which offers them the opportunity to learn in a stimulating and exciting environment. The school was purpose built for young children and opened in 1960."

From the headteacher's welcome: "At Waynflete Infants’ School in Brackley, we have created a learning environment that is exciting, challenging, safe and happy. We want to unlock the potential of every child to help them to achieve both in their learning and as they grow into young citizens. There are many advantages to attending a specialist infant school."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, dance and ballet.

Coming up: an open day on Wednesday 18 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

For September 2026 entry, 31 families put Waynflete Infants' School as their first choice and 69 named it as one of their preferences, for 45 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Waynflete Infants' School are Brackley Church of England Junior School (0.2 miles, Good, 71% reading, 67% maths); Bracken Leas Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 80% reading, 72% maths); The Radstone Primary School (1 mile, Good, 81% reading, 65% maths); and Farthinghoe Primary School (3.3 miles, Outstanding, 71% reading, 43% maths).

7.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 9.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (76%) and Mixed (7%).

In 2026, 9 pupils (6.4%) received SEN support and 8 (5.7%) 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 Waynflete Infants' School.

15 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Waynflete Infant School (adjacent), 70 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 52 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, Waynflete Infants' School issued 1 suspension, 0.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.