Brook House Junior
Sheffield, S20 1EG · Sheffield · primary school
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68th of 107 primary schools in Sheffield we can score, 132 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 — 2.6/10 against 2,938 of them, against 3.0/10 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 | 48.0 · 16 | 40% | 0.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Brook House Junior overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 48.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the 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 (2.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 325 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. 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 are below the expected standard in literacy? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the school plan to maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Brook House Junior
Overview
Brook House Junior School is described as a place where pupils feel ‘warm and happy inside’ and are proud to attend. Leaders have established a ‘broad and ambitious’ curriculum that fosters strong behaviour and personal development, with pupils confidently following the school values: ‘Be ready, be safe, be kind’. The inspection found that leaders have an accurate view of the school and hold governors effectively to account.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy ‘carefully planned extra-curricular activities’, including theatre, residential trips, and sports clubs, with some leading lunchtime activities.
- Highly skilled staff provide ‘good-quality daily phonics lessons’, ensuring pupils who initially struggle to read become ‘confident, fluent readers’.
- The personal development curriculum ensures pupils are ‘well rounded, knowledgeable citizens’ with a good understanding of fundamental British values.
- Staff appreciate opportunities to discuss workload and well-being, contributing to a positive staff culture.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must monitor support plans for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to ensure teachers write ‘precise targets’ so all such pupils are successful.
- In wider curriculum subjects like history and art, leaders need to develop systems to consistently check pupils’ understanding and retention of knowledge to address gaps before introducing new content.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders making appropriate checks and ensuring adults understand indicators of harm both offline and online.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 2024/25 | 48% |
| 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
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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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