Brookland Infant and Nursery School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Elm Drive Cheshunt Waltham Cross Hertfordshire EN8 0RX |
| Reference Number | 117272 |
Brookland Infant and Nursery School continues to demonstrate a good standard of education, providing a safe and nurturing environment where pupils are eager to learn. Staff are dedicated to recognizing and meeting individual pupil needs, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), resulting in strong achievements. The school has a well-planned curriculum that engages pupils, promoting a love for reading and personal development. However, there are areas that require improvement, particularly in how consistently subjects are integrated and assessed, which could further enhance pupil confidence and understanding.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 245 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.12%
Girls: 53.88% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 19.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 31.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 34 | 60 |
| 2 | 41 | 50 | 91 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 43.7% |
| White, Other | 23.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 6.1% |
| African | 5.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 3.3% |
| White & Asian | 2.4% |
| Asian, Other | 2.4% |
| Indian | 2% |
| Unclassified | 2% |
| Caribbean | 2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 06 Mar 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 06 Mar 2024 | School inspection |
| 16 May 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Oct 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Feb 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Dec 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 08 May 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are enthusiastic learners who embrace the school's values.
- Strong support systems for pupils with SEND lead to significant progress.
- The school promotes a love for reading through a book-themed curriculum.
- Pupils engage well in lessons and demonstrate good behavior.
- Staff maintain high expectations for pupil achievement.
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects, pupils are not consistently using the vocabulary leaders want them to learn.
- Teachers do not always plan lessons well enough to ensure all pupils can access activities confidently.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 34 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 25 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Brookland Junior School
Elm Drive, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN8 0RX |
0 miles |
|
Churchfield Church of England Academy
Cheshunt Wash, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN8 0LU |
0.38 miles |
|
Millbrook School
Gews Corner, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN8 9BX |
0.4 miles |
|
Burleigh Primary School
Blindmans Lane, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN8 9DP |
0.58 miles |
|
Arlesdene Nursery School and Pre-School
Blindman's Lane, Waltham Cross, EN8 9DW |
0.69 miles |
|
Downfield Primary School
Downfield Road, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN8 8SS |
0.8 miles |
|
Dewhurst St Mary CofE Primary School
94, Churchgate, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN8 9ND |
0.92 miles |
|
Longlands Primary School and Nursery
Nunsbury Drive, Turnford, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, EN10 6AG |
0.94 miles |
|
St Paul's Catholic Primary School
Park Lane, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN7 6LR |
1.11 miles |
|
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Longlands Close, Crossbrook Street, Holy Trinity School, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN8 8LU |
1.12 miles |
|
Oakview Primary School
Andrews Lane, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN7 6LB |
1.13 miles |
|
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Wx)
Royal Avenue, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN8 7EN |
1.28 miles |
|
Flamstead End School
Longfield Lane, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN7 6AG |
1.32 miles |
|
Fairfields Primary School and Nursery
Rosedale Way, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN7 6JG |
1.4 miles |
|
Bonneygrove Primary School
Dark Lane, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN7 5ED |
1.44 miles |
|
Four Swannes Primary School
King Edward Road, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN8 7HH |
1.54 miles |
|
Hurst Drive Primary School
Hurst Drive, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN8 8DH |
1.79 miles |
|
Holdbrook Primary School and Nursery
Longcroft Drive, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN8 7QG |
1.81 miles |
|
Wormley CofE Primary School
Cozens Lane East, Wormley, Wormley Primary School, Cozens Lane East, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, EN10 6QA |
1.88 miles |
|
Greenfield Nursery School
Hurst Drive, Waltham Cross, EN8 8DH |
1.88 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Haileybury Turnford
Mill Lane, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN8 0JU |
0.12 miles |
|
Goffs - Churchgate Academy
College Road, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN8 9LY |
1 miles |
|
Goffs Academy
Goffs Lane, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN7 5QW |
1.31 miles |
|
St Mary's Church of England High School (VA)
Lieutenant Ellis Way, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN7 5FB |
1.59 miles |
|
The Broxbourne School
Badgers Walk, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, EN10 7FU |
2.12 miles |
|
The Lea Valley Academy
Bullsmoor Lane, Enfield, EN3 6TW |
2.15 miles |
|
King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy
Broomstick Hall Road, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 1LF |
2.29 miles |
|
Capel Manor College
Bullsmoor Lane, Enfield, EN1 4RQ |
2.45 miles |
|
Freshsteps Independent school
Innova House, Kenetic Crescent, Enfield, Brimsdown, EN3 7XH |
2.54 miles |
|
Oasis Academy Enfield
Kinetic Crescent, Innova Park, Enfield, Middlesex, EN3 7XH |
2.56 miles |
|
Fern House School
Keswick Drive, Enfield, EN3 6NY |
2.76 miles |
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St Ignatius College
Turkey Street, Enfield, EN1 4NP |
2.85 miles |
|
Ark John Keats Academy
Bell Lane, London, EN3 5PA |
3.08 miles |
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Robert Barclay Academy
Cock Lane, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 8JY |
3.09 miles |
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Salmons Brook School
Bell Lane, Enfield, EN3 5PB |
3.15 miles |
|
Durants School
4 Pitfield Way, Enfield, EN3 5BY |
3.34 miles |
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Bishop Stopford's School
Brick Lane, Enfield, Middlesex, EN1 3PU |
3.83 miles |
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Chace Community School
Churchbury Lane, Enfield, EN1 3HQ |
4.02 miles |
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Waverley School
105 The Ride, Enfield, Middlesex, EN3 7DL |
4.16 miles |
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Kingsmead School
196 Southbury Road, Enfield, EN1 1YQ |
4.35 miles |