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Bracken Leas Primary School

Magdalen Meadows, Brackley, NN13 6LF
Part of: THE HAWKSMOOR LEARNING TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Bracken Leas Primary School
Brackley, NN13 6LF
422 Pupils
420 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
2.60% FSM %
209 Boys
213 Girls
About Bracken Leas Primary School

Bracken Leas Primary School is a Primary Academies serving Brackley and the surrounding area in West Northamptonshire with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 4–11 is part of the East Midlands region.

It has 422 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Paula Harwood.

Information on Bracken Leas Primary School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority West Northamptonshire
Region East Midlands
Administrative District West Northamptonshire
Parliamentary Constituency South Northamptonshire
Ward Brackley
Urban / Rural Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor THE HAWKSMOOR LEARNING TRUST
Opened 01-04-2017
UKPRN 10063414
URN 144394
Data Last Updated 16-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Sarah Luxford Chair of Local Governing Body 15/01/2026 14/01/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Kirsty Bruce Local Governor 17/03/2022 21/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Heather Edwards Local Governor 10/10/2025 09/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Matthew Edwards Local Governor 13/07/2023 12/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Karen Falvey Local Governor 05/12/2023 04/12/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Harry Foster Local Governor 15/01/2026 14/01/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Sarah Hand Local Governor 13/07/2023 12/07/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Paula Harwood Local Governor 01/09/1917 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Gemma Hopkin Local Governor 15/01/2026 14/01/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Andrew Lawrie Local Governor 28/09/2023 27/09/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Nicola McGrath Local Governor 15/01/2026 14/01/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Adrian Thorpe Local Governor 17/03/2023 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Brackley Church of England Junior School
0.72 km • BRACKLEY
Other
Waynflete Infants' School
0.8 km • Brackley
Other
The Radstone Primary School
0.82 km • Brackley
Other
Winchester House School
0.92 km •
Other
Beachborough School
4.53 km • Brackley
Other
Farthinghoe Primary School
4.89 km • Brackley
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Bracken Leas Primary School is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Brackley, West Northamptonshire.
Bracken Leas Primary School has 422 pupils, with a capacity of 420.
Bracken Leas Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Bracken Leas Primary School is Mrs Paula Harwood.
Bracken Leas Primary School is at Magdalen Meadows, Brackley, NN13 6LF, in the West Northamptonshire local authority, East Midlands.
Sixth form at Bracken Leas Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Bracken Leas Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Paula Harwood
Magdalen Meadows, Brackley, NN13 6LF
01280707050
www.brackenleasacademy.com
Location
NN13 6LF  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 144394
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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