Brookfield Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 5-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Swallow Road Larkfield Aylesford Kent ME20 6PY |
| Reference Number | 118484 |
Brookfield Infant School is performing well, achieving a 'Good' overall effectiveness rating in its recent inspection. With a previously outstanding rating seven years ago, the school has maintained strong aspects of its educational quality, particularly in the areas of behavior and personal development, which have been noted as outstanding. This inclusive school fosters a safe and harmonious environment, where high expectations encourage pupils to thrive academically and socially. Parental support is robust, with many praising the school for its approach and commitment to student success.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 179 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.28%
Girls: 49.72% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 23.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 31 | 60 |
| 2 | 26 | 34 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 82.7% |
| White, Other | 4.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.4% |
| White & Asian | 2.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.7% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| African | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 19 Apr 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 19 Apr 2023 | School inspection: |
| 22 Mar 2022 | School inspection |
| 15 Mar 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Mar 2014 | Interim assessment |
| 02 Feb 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Sep 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Nov 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Outstanding in behavior and personal development.
- Pupils achieve well in most areas of the curriculum.
- Strong support for pupils' emotional well-being.
- High-quality reading initiatives encouraging regular home reading.
- Well-trained staff supporting pupils with SEND effectively.
- High participation in extracurricular clubs.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent subject knowledge among teachers in some foundation subjects.
- Activities in certain subjects do not always encourage long-term retention of knowledge.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 36 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 24 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Brookfield Junior School
Brookfield Junior School, Swallow Road, Larkfield, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 6PY |
0.05 miles |
|
Lunsford Primary School
Swallow Road, Larkfield, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 6PY |
0.06 miles |
|
Leybourne, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy
Rectory Lane North, Leybourne, West Malling, Kent, ME19 5HD |
0.64 miles |
|
Lift St James the Great
Chapman Way, East Malling, Kent, ME19 6SD |
0.65 miles |
|
Ditton Church of England Junior School
New Road, Ditton, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 6AE |
0.72 miles |
|
Ditton Infant School
Pear Tree Avenue, Ditton, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 6EB |
0.85 miles |
|
More Park Catholic Primary School
Lucks Hill, West Malling, Kent, ME19 6HN |
1.01 miles |
|
Valley Invicta Primary School At Aylesford
Teapot Lane, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 7JU |
1.19 miles |
|
West Malling Church of England Primary School and McGinty Speech and Language Srp
Old Cricket Ground, Norman Road, West Malling, Kent, ME19 6RL |
1.45 miles |
|
Valley Invicta Primary School At Leybourne Chase
Derby Drive, Leybourne Chase, West Malling, Kent, ME19 5FF |
1.45 miles |
|
St Katherine's School & Nursery
St. Katherines Lane, Snodland, Kent, ME6 5EJ |
1.62 miles |
|
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Mount Pleasant, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 7BE |
1.84 miles |
|
Ryarsh Primary School
Birling Road, Ryarsh, West Malling, Kent, ME19 5LS |
1.97 miles |
|
Snodland CofE Primary School
Roberts Road, Snodland, Kent, ME6 5HL |
1.98 miles |
|
St Mark's Church of England Primary School, Eccles
Eccles Row, Eccles, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 7HS |
2.17 miles |
|
Valley Invicta Primary School at Holborough Lakes
Holborough Lakes, Pollyfield Close, Snodland, Kent, ME6 5GR |
2.25 miles |
|
The Discovery School
Discovery Drive, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent, ME19 4GJ |
2.27 miles |
|
Valley Invicta Primary School At Kings Hill
Warwick Way (Off Tower View), Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent, ME19 4AL |
2.58 miles |
|
Burham Church of England Primary School
Bell Lane, Burham, Rochester, Kent, ME1 3SY |
2.62 miles |
|
Allington Primary School
Hildenborough Crescent, London Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0PG |
2.64 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
The Malling School
Beech Road, East Malling, West Malling, Kent, ME19 6DH |
0.83 miles |
|
Aylesford School
Teapot Lane, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 7JU |
1.12 miles |
|
The Holmesdale School
Malling Road, Snodland, Kent, ME6 5HS |
1.52 miles |
|
St Simon Stock Catholic School
Oakwood Park, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0JP |
3.21 miles |
|
Bower Grove School
Fant Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8NL |
3.26 miles |
|
Oakwood Park Grammar School
Oakwood Park, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8AH |
3.41 miles |
|
St Augustine Academy
Oakwood Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8AE |
3.41 miles |
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The Maplesden Noakes School
Buckland Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0TJ |
3.42 miles |
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Maidstone Grammar School for Girls
Buckland Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0SF |
3.51 miles |
|
Serenity School Maidstone
Springfield House, Sandling Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 2LP |
3.55 miles |
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Medway Green School
School Lane, Wouldham, Rochester, Kent, ME1 3TS |
3.61 miles |
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MEPA ACADEMY
27 & 29 Earl Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1PF |
4.03 miles |
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Invicta Grammar School
Huntsman Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5DS |
4.64 miles |
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Maidstone Grammar School
Barton Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 7BT |
4.72 miles |
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Valley Park School
Huntsman Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5DT |
4.77 miles |
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Medway Secure Training Centre
Sir Evelyn Road, Rochester, ME1 3YB |
4.8 miles |
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Oasis Restore
1 Kennington Road, London, SE1 7QP |
4.8 miles |