Brooklands Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Palfrey Heights Brantham Nr Manningtree Suffolk CO11 1RX |
| Phone | 01206392291 |
| Reference Number | 145835 |
Brooklands Primary School, inspected for the first time since becoming an academy, demonstrates a strong overall performance, rated as good across key areas including the quality of education, behavior, personal development, leadership and management. The school exhibits a positive learning environment where pupils enjoy their time and achieve well, particularly highlighted by the outstanding early years provision that prepares children exceptionally well for Year 1. The supportive staff, high attendance rates, and effective management of student relationships contribute to a positive school culture.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 266 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.13%
Girls: 48.87% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 10.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 32.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 | 13 | 31 |
| 2 | 14 | 24 | 38 |
| 3 | 23 | 20 | 43 |
| 4 | 17 | 14 | 31 |
| 5 | 17 | 17 | 34 |
| 6 | 20 | 14 | 34 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 93.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.3% |
| White, Other | 1.5% |
| White & Asian | 0.8% |
| African | 0.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| Unclassified | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 18 Oct 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 18 Oct 2022 | School inspection: |
| 07 Jun 2018 | Academy conversion letter |
| 25 Nov 2008 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Brooklands Primary School | |
| 25 Nov 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 03 May 2005 | Full inspection |
| 03 May 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Outstanding early years provision
- Well-sequenced curriculum supporting effective learning
- Strong emphasis on reading and phonics
- Positive pupil behavior and high attendance
- Supportive and caring staff environment
- Engagement in community improvement projects
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent implementation of newer curriculum plans in some subjects
- Need for better adaptation of teaching to meet all pupils' needs
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 71% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 18% |
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 | 107 | ||
| 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 | 0.3 | ||
| Writing | 0.8 | ||
| Maths | -1.7 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 13 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 12 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 29 | 10 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Highfields Primary School
Colchester Road, Lawford, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 2BN |
1.4 miles |
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Stourview Church of England Primary Academy
Remercie Road, Mistley, Mistley, Essex, CO11 1NF |
1.59 miles |
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Lawford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
The Avenue, Lawford, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 2FR |
1.91 miles |
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Bentley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Church Road, Bentley, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 2BT |
2.23 miles |
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East Bergholt Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
School Lane, East Bergholt, Nr Colchester, Suffolk, CO7 6SW |
2.65 miles |
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Stutton Church of England Primary School
Holbrook Road, Stutton, Ipswich, IP9 2RY |
2.71 miles |
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Tattingstone Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Church Road, Tattingstone, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 2NA |
2.74 miles |
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Bradfield Primary School
Heath Road, Bradfield, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 2UZ |
2.95 miles |
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Capel St Mary Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
The Street, Capel St Mary, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 2EG |
3.05 miles |
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Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Parson's Field, Dedham, Colchester, Essex, CO7 6BZ |
3.06 miles |
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Stratford St Mary Primary School
Stratford St Mary, Nr Colchester, Suffolk, CO7 6YG |
4.07 miles |
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Holbrook Primary School
The Street, Holbrook, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 2PZ |
4.09 miles |
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Ardleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy
Colchester Road, Ardleigh, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7NS |
4.49 miles |
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Wix and Wrabness Primary School
Colchester Road, Wix, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 2RS |
4.55 miles |
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St George's Church of England Primary School, Great Bromley
Brook Street, Great Bromley, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7HX |
4.93 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Manningtree High School
Colchester Road, Lawford, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 2BW |
1.53 miles |
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East Bergholt High School
Heath Road, East Bergholt, Colchester, CO7 6RJ |
2.14 miles |
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Royal Hospital School
Holbrook, Ipswich, IP9 2RX |
3.52 miles |
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Holbrook Academy
Ipswich Road, Holbrook, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 2QX |
4.2 miles |