Brook Community Primary School
Ashford, TN25 5PB · Kent · primary school
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301st of 425 primary schools in Kent we can score, 460 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 3.3/10 against 2,356 of them, against 3.1/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.74 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Brook Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (3.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in dance, gymnastics, multi-skills, athletics, circuit training, outdoor and adventurous activities, and the daily mile.
Getting in
The published school roll is 76 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard in maths? What specific steps are taken to help children progress to the higher standard? How does the daily mile fit into the weekly timetable for Year 6?
What Ofsted said about Brook Community Primary School
Overview
This is a “buoyant and nurturing small school” where “outstanding leadership” has driven rapid improvements since the previous inspection. Leaders maintain “high expectations” realised through “strong, shared values,” creating an environment where pupils feel “safe and happy” and relationships are “reassuring and compassionate.”
Strengths
- “Outstanding leadership” ensures staff feel “empowered, trusted and valued,” with governors described as “passionate and knowledgeable.”
- Reading is “highly prioritised” from the early years, with consistent phonics teaching and tailored support helping pupils develop “fluency, comprehension and storytelling talent.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “thriving” thanks to “well-considered resources” and expert identification of needs.
- The curriculum has been “strengthened and refined,” with pupils in mathematics and history demonstrating secure skills and the ability to make connections.
- Attendance and punctuality are now “better than national averages” following “impressive interventions.”
Areas to improve
- Lesson design is not always precise enough to ensure pupils learn and remember the knowledge mapped out in curriculum plans, potentially limiting achievement in some subjects.
- Behaviour expectations are not always met during lessons, as some pupils talk when teachers are explaining important learning, causing distraction.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with secure recruitment practices and staff who are trained to promote mental health and well-being.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 33% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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