Brookland Junior School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 7-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Hill Top Hampstead Garden Suburb London NW11 6EJ |
| Phone | 02083466937 |
| Reference Number | 101262 |
Brookland Junior School has made a positive transition since its last outstanding inspection 12 years ago, now rated as good overall under the current inspection framework. The school leadership fosters a welcoming environment that encourages pupils' confidence and personal development, which is rated outstanding. The curriculum is generally well-planned, allowing pupils to build on their prior knowledge effectively, particularly in subjects like mathematics. However, there are some areas where the curriculum could be further improved to ensure clarity in the knowledge required across all subjects, especially for pupils with special educational needs.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 353 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.12%
Girls: 47.88% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 16.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 58.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 45 | 43 | 88 |
| 4 | 46 | 40 | 86 |
| 5 | 46 | 44 | 90 |
| 6 | 47 | 42 | 89 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, Other | 28.6% |
| White, British | 26.1% |
| Indian | 6.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 6.8% |
| Chinese | 3.1% |
| Asian, Other | 2.5% |
| White & Asian | 2% |
| African | 1.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.4% |
| Unclassified | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% |
| Caribbean | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 06 Dec 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 06 Dec 2022 | School inspection: |
| 24 Jun 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Jun 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Sep 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong focus on personal development with a comprehensive programme.
- Welcoming environment that encourages pupil confidence.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs.
- High expectations for behaviour and attendance.
- Positive and enthusiastic pupil engagement in learning.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum thinking is not consistently strong across all subjects.
- Some subjects lack clarity in the knowledge pupils need to develop.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 82% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 17% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 110 | ||
| Maths | 110 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2 | ||
| Writing | 1.1 | ||
| Maths | 3.7 |
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