Brookfield Junior School
Aylesford, ME20 6PY · Kent · primary school
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215th 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.4/10 against 2,502 of them, against 5.4/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Brookfield Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 10.0% achieved this, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Forest School, with both a breakfast club and an after-school club available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 251 pupils against a stated capacity of 256. 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 Forest School curriculum link to the core subjects? What specific support is available for pupils who fall below the expected standard? How does the school manage the transition for children moving to secondary education?
What Ofsted said about Brookfield Junior School
Overview
Brookfield Junior School continues to be a good school, offering an "inclusive and welcoming atmosphere" where pupils feel safe and happy. Leaders maintain high behaviour expectations and have refined the curriculum to be "ambitious, coherent and well sequenced," ensuring most pupils attain well. The school fosters a strong sense of community through diverse extracurricular activities and a focus on pastoral care.
Strengths
- Pupils thrive in a supportive environment with "high behaviour expectations" and swift action against bullying.
- The curriculum is "broken down into smaller steps" so teachers know precisely what pupils must learn.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are identified quickly and receive "bespoke adaptations" to access the same learning as peers.
- Governors and leaders share an "ambitious vision for an inclusive school" and protect staff well-being.
- Pupils develop character and responsibility, learning to be "responsible citizens who help others."
Areas to improve
- Leaders must address "inconsistencies in the support that staff give to pupils who do not yet readily decode text" to help them achieve fluency.
- Leaders should continue developing formative assessment methods so teachers know "precisely which areas of the curriculum pupils need to revisit."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with "robust systems" ensuring pupils are kept safe and staff are confident in identifying and reporting risks.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 47% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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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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