Brook Infant School and Nursery
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 2-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Salterns Road Maidenbower Crawley West Sussex RH10 7JE |
| Reference Number | 131602 |
Brook Infant School and Nursery provides a good standard of education, demonstrating an effective curriculum that supports both academic and personal development. Staff foster a nurturing environment, and there is a strong commitment to inclusivity, particularly for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The school encourages a positive attitude towards learning, evidenced by well-prepared early years provision and a successful phonics program that enhances reading skills. While staff and pupils exhibit positive behavior overall, occasional low-level disruptions can detract from the learning experience.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 175 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.71%
Girls: 46.29% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 6.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 23.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 29 | 60 |
| 2 | 34 | 21 | 55 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 74.9% |
| White, Other | 8% |
| Indian | 5.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.4% |
| African | 2.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% |
| Unclassified | 1.1% |
| Asian, Other | 1.1% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 19 Jun 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 19 Jun 2024 | School inspection: |
| 25 Apr 2023 | School inspection |
| 05 Dec 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Sep 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Oct 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Feb 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Ambitious curriculum accessible to all pupils, including those with SEND.
- Strong early years provision that supports children's language and communication.
- Effective teaching in English and mathematics with skilled assessment practices.
- Positive relationships between staff, pupils, and parents, fostering a supportive community.
- Commitment to pupils' social and emotional development.
Areas for Improvement
- In a small number of subjects, gaps in pupils' knowledge are not identified or addressed effectively.
- Occasional low-level disruptions in behavior that impact learning.
- Limited wider opportunities for pupils to develop talents and interests beyond the academic curriculum.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2021. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 27 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 41 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 26 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 41 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 23 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 41 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 24 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 19 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 41 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 10 | 19 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | 8 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 15 |
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 21 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 41 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 21 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 41 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 24 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 41 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 24 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 41 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 31 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 41 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 23 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 41 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 35 | 6 |
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 50 | 5 |
| Third Preference | 29 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Maidenbower Junior School
Harvest Road, Maidenbower, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 7RA |
0.32 miles |
|
Maidenbower Infant School and Nursery
Harvest Road, Maidenbower, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 7RA |
0.35 miles |
|
St Andrew's CofE Primary School
Weald Drive, Furnace Green, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 6NU |
0.68 miles |
|
The Oaks Primary School & Nursery
Loppets Road, Tilgate, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 5DP |
0.89 miles |
|
Pound Hill Junior School, Crawley
Crawley Lane, Pound Hill, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 7EB |
1.07 miles |
|
Pound Hill Infant Academy
Crawley Lane, Pound Hill, Pound Hill Infant Academy, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 7EB |
1.11 miles |
|
Three Bridges Primary School
Gales Place, Three Bridges, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 1QG |
1.19 miles |
|
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, Crawley
Southgate Drive, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 6HD |
1.28 miles |
|
Desmond Anderson Primary Academy
Anderson Road, Tilgate, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 5EA |
1.43 miles |
|
Milton Mount Primary School
Grattons Drive, Pound Hill, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 3AG |
1.52 miles |
|
Southgate Primary
Barrington Road, Southgate, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 6DG |
1.54 miles |
|
Hilltop Primary School
Ditchling Hill, Southgate West, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 8QL |
1.77 miles |
|
Northgate Primary School
Green Lane, Northgate, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 8DX |
1.77 miles |
|
Broadfield Primary Academy
Vulcan Close, Broadfield, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 9PD |
1.88 miles |
|
West Green Primary School
West Green Drive, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 7EL |
2.11 miles |
|
Woodgate Primary Academy
41 Bellevue Farm Road, Pease Pottage, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 9GT |
2.13 miles |
|
Seymour Primary School
Seymour Road, Broadfield, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 9ES |
2.25 miles |
|
Forge Wood Primary School
Somerley Drive, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 3SW |
2.29 miles |
|
Langley Green Primary
STAGELANDS, LANGLEY GREEN, CRAWLEY, WEST SUSSEX, RH11 7PF |
2.46 miles |
|
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
The Mardens, Ifield, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 0AQ |
2.57 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Oriel High School
Matthews Drive, Maidenbower, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 7XW |
0.19 miles |
|
Serenity School Crawley
Atlantic House, Hazelwick Avenue, Three Bridges, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 1QQ |
1.19 miles |
|
Thomas Bennett Community College
Ashdown Drive, Tilgate, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 5AD |
1.57 miles |
|
Hazelwick School
Hazelwick School Close, Three Bridges, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 1SX |
1.58 miles |
|
Manor Green College
Lady Margaret Road, Ifield, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 0DX |
1.73 miles |
|
Worth School
Paddockhurst Road, Crawley, RH10 4SD |
1.76 miles |
|
Atelier21 Future School
Broadfield Park, Brighton Road, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 9RZ |
1.86 miles |
|
St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley
St Wilfrid's Way, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 8PG |
2.18 miles |
|
Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley
Buckswood Drive, Gossops Green, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 8JE |
2.37 miles |
|
The Gatwick School
23 Gatwick Road, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 9TP |
2.45 miles |
|
Ifield Community College
Crawley Avenue, Ifield, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 0DB |
2.57 miles |
|
Amberley Court School
County Oak Cottage, 9 Amberley Court, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 7XL |
2.77 miles |
|
Burstow Park School
Antlands Lane, Burstow, Surrey, RH6 9TF |
3.16 miles |
|
Brighton College Prep Handcross
London Road, Haywards Heath, RH17 6HF |
3.38 miles |
|
Minerva May School
Dovenby Hall, Balcombe Road, Horley, Surrey, RH6 9UU |
3.94 miles |
|
Aurora Redehall School
Redehall Road, Smallfield, Surrey, RH6 9QA |
4.08 miles |
|
Philpots Manor School
[Postcode RH19 4PR], West Hoathly, West Sussex, RH19 4PR |
4.23 miles |
|
Emerald Place Clinic School (EPCS)
Emerald Place, Farmfield Drive, Charlwood, Surrey, RH6 0BN |
4.79 miles |
|
Oakwood School
Balcombe Road, Horley, Surrey, RH6 9AE |
4.81 miles |