Brookland Infant and Nursery School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Hill Top Hampstead Garden Suburb Hill Top Hampstead Garden Suburb NW11 6EJ |
| Reference Number | 101263 |
Brookland Infant and Nursery School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating in most areas while excelling in personal development, which has been recognized as 'Outstanding'. This inspection is the first since a long gap due to exemption from routine inspections, and it reflects changes in the school's performance since the last inspection ten years ago. The school's strong emphasis on inclusivity and its commitment to emotional and social development is evident, with parents expressing appreciation for the school's role in the community. The quality of education is generally good, particularly in early reading and mathematics, where the curriculum is well-structured. There are some inconsistencies in the implementation of subjects beyond English and mathematics, leading to varying levels of pupil understanding. Additionally, the leadership team is aware of these areas needing improvement and has plans in place to address them actively, ensuring that all pupils receive the support they need to thrive academically.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 304 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.33%
Girls: 49.67% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 10.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 71.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 46 | 42 | 88 |
| 2 | 39 | 52 | 91 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, Other | 30.9% |
| White, British | 20.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 7.2% |
| White & Asian | 6.6% |
| Indian | 4.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.6% |
| African | 2.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% |
| Asian, Other | 2.3% |
| Chinese | 1.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.7% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 08 May 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 May 2024 | School inspection: |
| 01 Oct 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 09 Dec 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Dec 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong emphasis on inclusivity and respect for all pupils.
- Highly engaged and motivated pupils who generally achieve well.
- Effective early reading curriculum with trained staff ensuring consistent phonics teaching.
- Ambitious curriculum that prepares pupils for future educational stages.
- Outstanding personal development provision with a wide range of additional activities.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in assessment practices in subjects beyond English and mathematics.
- Need for stronger oversight by subject leaders to enhance curriculum implementation.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 51 | 10 |
| Third Preference | 43 | 4 |
| From another Local Authority | 6 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Brookland Junior School
Hill Top, Hampstead Garden Suburb, London, NW11 6EJ |
0 miles |
|
St Theresa's Catholic Primary School
East End Road, Finchley, London, N3 2TD |
0.31 miles |
|
Akiva School
80 East End Road, London, N3 2SY |
0.35 miles |
|
Garden Suburb Junior School
Childs Way, Garden Suburb Junior School, Childs Way, London, NW11 6XU |
0.54 miles |
|
Garden Suburb Infant School
Childs Way, Hampstead Garden Suburb, London, NW11 6XU |
0.54 miles |
|
Pardes House Primary School
Hendon Lane, Pardes House Primary School, London, Middlesex, N3 1SA |
0.73 miles |
|
Kerem School
Norrice Lea, Hampstead Garden Suburb, London, N2 0RE |
0.75 miles |
|
Manorside Primary School
Squires Lane, Finchley, London, N3 2AB |
0.79 miles |
|
Chalgrove Primary School
Chalgrove Gardens, Finchley, London, N3 3PL |
0.79 miles |
|
Finchley and Acton Yochien School
6 Hendon Avenue, Finchley, London, N3 1UE |
0.81 miles |
|
Tudor Primary School
Queen's Road, Finchley, London, N3 2AG |
0.84 miles |
|
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Eagans Close, East Finchley, London, N2 8GA |
0.86 miles |
|
Annemount School
18 Holne Chase, Hampstead Garden Suburb, London, N2 0QN |
0.9 miles |
|
Martin Primary School
Plane Tree Walk, East Finchley, London, N2 9JP |
0.92 miles |
|
Our Lady of Lourdes RC School
Bow Lane, Finchley, London, N12 0JP |
1.04 miles |
|
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Dollis Park, Finchley, London, N3 1BT |
1.05 miles |
|
Independent Jewish Day School
46 Green Lane, Hendon, London, NW4 2AH |
1.17 miles |
|
Saracens Bell Lane
Bell Lane, Hendon, London, NW4 2AS |
1.21 miles |
|
Ateres Beis Yaakov
27 Green Lane, London, NW4 2NL |
1.22 miles |
|
Hendon Preparatory School
20 Tenterden Grove, Hendon, London, NW4 1TD |
1.24 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Christ's College Finchley
East End Road, East Finchley, London, N2 0SE |
0.07 miles |
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Oak Lodge School
Heath View, East Finchley, London, N2 0QY |
0.45 miles |
|
Bishop Douglass School Finchley
Hamilton Road, East Finchley, London, N2 0SQ |
0.5 miles |
|
The Henrietta Barnett School
Central Square, Hampstead Garden Suburb, London, NW11 7BN |
0.63 miles |
|
Pardes House Grammar School
Hendon Lane, Finchley, London, N3 1SA |
0.73 miles |
|
Lubavitch Yeshiva Ketanah of London
1117 Finchely Road, London, NW11 0QB |
0.74 miles |
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The Archer Academy
Eagans Close, London, N2 8GA |
0.8 miles |
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Shiras Devorah High School
1011 Finchley Road, London, London, NW11 7HB |
0.89 miles |
|
Talmud Torah Tiferes Shlomo
Danescroft Avenue, London, London, NW4 2NB |
1.15 miles |
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Hasmonean High School for Boys
Holders Hill Road, Hendon, London, NW4 1NA |
1.2 miles |
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WENTWORTH COLLEGE
6-10 Brentmead Place, London, NW11 9LH |
1.24 miles |
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Beth Jacob Grammar School for Girls
Stratford Road, Hendon, London, NW4 2AT |
1.28 miles |
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Hendon School
Golders Rise, Hendon, London, NW4 2HP |
1.3 miles |
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Kisharon School
54 Parson Street, LONDON, NW4 1TP |
1.31 miles |
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Kisharon College
54 Parson Street, Hendon, London, NW4 1TP |
1.36 miles |
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The King Alfred School
149 North End Road, London, NW11 7HY |
1.44 miles |
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Brampton College
Lodge House, Lodge Road, Hendon, London, NW4 4DQ |
1.46 miles |
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Tiferes High School
The Community Centre, 18 Raleigh Close, Hendon, London, NW4 2TA |
1.56 miles |
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Blanche Nevile School
Burlington Road, Muswell Hill, London, N10 1NJ |
1.57 miles |
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Fortismere School
Southwing, Tetherdown, Muswell Hill, London, N10 1NE |
1.61 miles |