Brunswick House Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 5-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Leafy Lane Maidstone Kent ME16 0QQ |
| Phone | 01622752102 |
| Reference Number | 118297 |
Brunswick House Primary School continues to demonstrate a strong performance, maintaining its status as a good school during this recent inspection. Pupils are nurtured in a positive environment where they feel safe and valued. The curriculum is well-developed and responsive to the needs of the students, ensuring that their diverse backgrounds are respected and celebrated. Staff effectively share responsibilities in fostering a supportive atmosphere, while pupils are provided with various opportunities to engage in their education fully.Overall, the school has made significant improvements since the previous inspection, particularly in reading instruction, leading to most pupils achieving well academically.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 415 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.95%
Girls: 52.05% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 24.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 33% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | 35 | 60 |
| 2 | 31 | 29 | 60 |
| 3 | 35 | 23 | 58 |
| 4 | 23 | 37 | 60 |
| 5 | 31 | 29 | 60 |
| 6 | 24 | 36 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 48.2% |
| White, Other | 15.9% |
| Indian | 6.5% |
| African | 6.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.2% |
| Asian, Other | 1.9% |
| White & Asian | 1.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% |
| Unclassified | 0.7% |
| Caribbean | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 18 Jul 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 18 Jul 2023 | School inspection |
| 27 Feb 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Jun 2017 | Monitoring visit |
| 02 Feb 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Mar 2014 | Interim assessment |
| 11 Oct 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Jun 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 27 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Jan 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils express happiness and feel safe at school.
- Well-structured support helps pupils develop confidence.
- Curriculum is engaging and reflective of cultural diversity.
- Strong focus on social responsibilities and community engagement.
- Effective identification and support for pupils with SEND.
- Teachers encourage critical thinking through effective questioning.
- Wide range of extracurricular clubs accessible to all pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- Not all subjects have robust assessment practices to ensure pupils' recall of learning.
- Some teachers are unclear about pupils' prior knowledge and learning gaps.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 65% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 10% |
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 | 105 | ||
| Maths | 106 |
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 | -0.7 | ||
| Writing | -0.3 | ||
| Maths | -1.9 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 49 | 6 |
| Third Preference | 76 | 7 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School
Douglas Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8ER |
0.67 miles |
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St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone
Douglas Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8ER |
0.67 miles |
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St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone
Queen's Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0LB |
0.68 miles |
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Palace Wood Primary School
Ash Grove, Allington, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0AB |
0.72 miles |
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North Borough Junior School
North Borough Junior School, Peel Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 2BP |
0.8 miles |
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St Paul's Infant School
Hillary Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 2BS |
0.86 miles |
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Allington Primary School
Hildenborough Crescent, London Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0PG |
0.89 miles |
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Archbishop Courtenay Primary School
Eccleston Road, Tovil, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6QN |
0.93 miles |
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West Borough Primary School
Greenway, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8TL |
1 miles |
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Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough
Vinters Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5DX |
1.07 miles |
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South Borough Primary School
Stagshaw Close, Postley Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6TL |
1.25 miles |
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Jubilee Primary School
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1.32 miles |
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Sandling Primary School
Ashburnham Road, Penenden Heath, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 2JG |
1.35 miles |
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Park Way Primary School
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1.62 miles |
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Barming Primary School
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1.78 miles |
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Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School
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1.85 miles |
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St Peter's Church of England Primary School
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2.18 miles |
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Leigh Academy Bearsted
Popesfield Way, Weavering, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5GA |
2.19 miles |
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Tiger Primary School
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2.21 miles |
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Leigh Academy Oaks
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Maidstone Grammar School for Girls
Buckland Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0SF |
0.16 miles |
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The Maplesden Noakes School
Buckland Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0TJ |
0.16 miles |
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Serenity School Maidstone
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0.53 miles |
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MEPA ACADEMY
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0.56 miles |
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St Simon Stock Catholic School
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0.66 miles |
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St Augustine Academy
Oakwood Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8AE |
0.69 miles |
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Oakwood Park Grammar School
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0.75 miles |
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Bower Grove School
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1.2 miles |
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Invicta Grammar School
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1.21 miles |
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Maidstone Grammar School
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1.28 miles |
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Valley Park School
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1.34 miles |
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School of Science and Technology Maidstone
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1.58 miles |
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Leigh Academy Snowfields
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2.19 miles |
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New Line Learning Academy
Boughton Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9QL |
2.21 miles |
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Five Acre Wood School
Boughton Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9QF |
2.22 miles |
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Aylesford School
Teapot Lane, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 7JU |
2.43 miles |
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King's Reach Education
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2.89 miles |
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Cornwallis Academy
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3.29 miles |
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The Malling School
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3.4 miles |
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OneSchool Global UK - Maidstone Campus
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3.42 miles |