Open State Primary Mixed

John Hellins Primary School

Brownswood Drive, Towcester, NN12 7PG
201 Pupils
210 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
8.50% FSM %
101 Boys
100 Girls
About John Hellins Primary School

Located in Towcester (NN12 7PG), John Hellins Primary School is a mixed-gender Primary school for pupils aged 4–11 with a Does not apply character, classified as Local authority maintained schools and situated within the local authority of West Northamptonshire.

It has 201 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Jodie Matthews.

Data for John Hellins Primary School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority West Northamptonshire
Region East Midlands
Administrative District West Northamptonshire
Parliamentary Constituency South Northamptonshire
Ward Deanshanger & Paulerspury
Urban / Rural Larger rural: Nearer to 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
UKPRN 10074809
URN 121851
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Alan Davies Chair of Governors 01/08/2015 31/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Cathryn Akrill Governor 05/07/2013 05/08/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Timothy Crouch Governor 19/09/2014 17/06/2026 Elected by school staff
Miss Claire Evans Governor 10/10/2023 07/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Alison Greagsby Governor 05/02/2024 04/02/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Carolyn Holland Governor 15/11/2015 14/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sam Holland Governor 05/04/2024 24/04/2028 Elected by school staff
Mr Nick Johnson Governor 20/06/2019 18/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Emma Matthews Governor 05/06/2017 23/06/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Jodie Matthews Governor 03/09/2014 02/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Vicky May Governor 01/04/2024 31/03/2028 Elected by parents
Mr Chris Titley Governor 26/09/2025 26/09/2029 Elected by parents
Frequently Asked Questions
John Hellins Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Towcester, West Northamptonshire.
John Hellins Primary School has 201 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
John Hellins Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at John Hellins Primary School is Mrs Jodie Matthews.
John Hellins Primary School is at Brownswood Drive, Potterspury, Towcester, NN12 7PG, in the West Northamptonshire local authority, East Midlands.
Sixth form at John Hellins Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
John Hellins Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Jodie Matthews
Brownswood Drive, Potterspury, Towcester, NN12 7PG
Location
Quick Summary
URN 121851
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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