Brookways School
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 7-17 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 660 London Road North Cheam Sutton SM3 9BZ |
| Phone | 02086419191 |
| Reference Number | 144774 |
Brookways School is performing well overall, having transitioned from a 'Requires Improvement' rating in its previous inspection to a 'Good' in this latest assessment. The school provides a nurturing environment where staff build positive and trusting relationships with pupils, many of whom have faced challenges in their previous educational experiences. The robust curriculum is now ambitious, with clear knowledge progression, and there is a strong emphasis on personal development, including life skills, emotional support, and career preparation.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 77 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 75.32%
Girls: 24.68% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 0% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 100% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 Jan 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 24 Jan 2023 | Standard inspection: |
| 24 Feb 2021 | Additional inspection |
| 02 Oct 2018 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong positive relationships between staff and pupils
- Effective support for emotional and behavioural needs
- Ambitious curriculum designed with clear progression
- Reading made a priority with appropriate training for staff
- High levels of parental satisfaction and involvement
- Effective safeguarding measures in place
Areas for Improvement
- Some staff lack confidence in aligning the curriculum with pupils' EHC targets
- Certain subjects in the primary phase are underdeveloped
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 14.5 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 14.3% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 14.3% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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