Bracken Leas Primary School vs Helmdon Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 5.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bracken Leas Primary School
Brackley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
420 students
Helmdon Primary School
Brackley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
126 students
| Measure | Bracken Leas Primary School Brackley, East Midlands | Helmdon Primary School Brackley, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #361 of 1,516 | #283 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #4862 of 15,697 | #4066 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 420 | 126 |
| Pupils on roll | 420 | 126 |
| Free school meals | 3.8% | 9.5% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 101.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 89% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Brackley | Brackley |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.brackenleasacademy.com | www.helmdonprimaryschool.com |
The verdict
- •Helmdon Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.1 vs 64.9).
- •Helmdon Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (89% vs 63%).
- •Bracken Leas Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 0%).
- •Bracken Leas Primary School is the larger school with 420 students compared with 126.
- •Bracken Leas Primary School is a academy school while Helmdon Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bracken Leas Primary School better than Helmdon Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Helmdon Primary School ranks higher (69.1 vs 64.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bracken Leas Primary School and Helmdon Primary School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Brackley and Brackley in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bracken Leas Primary School: 420. Helmdon Primary School: 126. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bracken Leas Primary School and Helmdon Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Bracken Leas Primary School is 361st of 1,516 and Helmdon Primary School is 283rd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).