Brookland Junior School

Brookland Junior School is performing well overall, with particularly strong provision in inclusion, leadership and governance, and personal development and wellbeing. Leaders have built a culture of high expectations and use precise performance data to drive improvement. The school is highly effective at identifying and supporting disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND, and pupils in these groups learn well. Pupils are happy, safe, polite, and benefit from a broad personal development programme, positive behaviour, and a strong reading culture. Attainment in reading and mathematics at the end of key stage 2 is above national averages, including for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND. However, some areas are at the expected standard rather than strong. Writing remains in line with national averages and is a continuing focus, with spelling and handwriting errors not always addressed consistently across all subjects. Pupils do not always apply their writing knowledge across the wider curriculum. Attendance overall is improving, particularly for pupils with SEND, but a small number of pupils, including some disadvantaged pupils, still attend less regularly than they should. The school is part of the Brookland Federation and serves a pupil population close to average in size, with free school meal eligibility and SEND proportions broadly typical for the phase. Inspectors found safeguarding standards met and noted that the school uses one unregistered alternative provision with clear oversight. This was a full section 5 inspection.

Strengths

• Strong systems for identifying and supporting pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils
• Sharply focused pupil premium strategy that responds effectively to disadvantaged pupils' needs
• Rigorous monitoring of progress for SEND, disadvantaged and social care pupils
• Clear oversight of alternative provision, ensuring safety, attendance and progress
• Culture of high expectations and professionalism across the school
• Precise performance analysis used to evaluate provision and drive improvement
• High-quality professional development and strong consideration for staff workload
• Governors are skilled, well-informed and provide effective support and challenge
• Well-designed personal development and wellbeing programme, including effective PSHE
• Pupils understand British values and show genuine respect for difference
• Wide range of purposeful lunchtime and playtime activities
• Strong culture of reading that engages pupils, including those with SEND and disadvantaged pupils
• Reading and mathematics attainment above national averages by the end of key stage 2
• Calm, well-organised learning environment with polite and respectful pupils
• Bullying is rare and addressed quickly and effectively when it occurs
• Attendance is improving, particularly for pupils with SEND
• Carefully sequenced curriculum that builds securely on prior learning
• Consistent teaching expectations and effective adaptation for pupils with SEND
• Priority on language and vocabulary development across the curriculum
• Pupils are happy, feel safe and develop strong, trusting relationships with staff
• Pupils are well prepared academically and personally for secondary school

Areas for Improvement

• Writing attainment remains in line with national averages and requires continued focus
• Spelling and handwriting errors are not consistently identified and addressed across all curriculum subjects
• Pupils do not always have enough opportunities to practise and apply writing knowledge across the curriculum
• Attendance for a small number of pupils, including some disadvantaged pupils, remains lower than it should be

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What is Brookland Junior School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Brookland Junior School is Expected standard, from an inspection in June 2026.

When was Brookland Junior School last inspected by Ofsted?

Brookland Junior School was last inspected in June 2026.

How many pupils does Brookland Junior School have?

Brookland Junior School has 331 pupils on roll.

What age range does Brookland Junior School cover?

Brookland Junior School for pupils aged 7 to 11.

What are Brookland Junior School's SATs (KS2) results?

In 2025, 71% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Where is Brookland Junior School?

Brookland Junior School is at Elm Drive, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN8 0RX.