Brookfield Community School
Chesterfield, S40 3NS · Derbyshire · secondary school
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6th of 45 secondary schools in Derbyshire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.4/10 against 908 of them, against 7.5/10 nationally. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 55.6 · 74 | 30% | 2.23 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.35 · 76 | 25% | 1.90 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 52.0 · 78 | 10% | 0.78 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Brookfield Community School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 50.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.35 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Good in 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in The Sound of Music and a ski trip.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,156 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,110. 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
What specific support is available for pupils aiming to raise their Progress 8 score? How are the arts and music provisions integrated into the weekly timetable?
What Ofsted said about Brookfield Community School
Overview
Brookfield Community School is a well-led academy where pupils enjoy attending and feel safe. The report highlights an “ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum” and positive relationships between staff and pupils, noting that the school has improved significantly since its previous inspection. Leaders maintain high expectations for behaviour and achievement, resulting in a calm and orderly environment.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “positive relationships” with staff, behaving well and showing respect towards one another.
- The curriculum is “ambitious and well-sequenced,” allowing pupils to build effectively on previous learning.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “well supported” and access the same curriculum as their peers.
- There is a “well-thought-out approach” to reading, with appropriate interventions helping early readers become more fluent.
- Sixth-form students benefit from teachers with “strong subject knowledge” and an “ambitious and demanding” workload.
Areas to improve
- Teachers do not always explain new content clearly or in sufficient depth, meaning some pupils do not learn as well as they could.
- Leaders have not always accurately reviewed the impact of their actions, leading to inconsistencies in practice across some areas.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training and updates to ensure they know how to identify risks and report concerns promptly.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 52.2 |
| 2024/25 | 50.8 |
| 2025/26 | 52.0 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 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
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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