Brookfield Primary School
Derby, DE3 0BW · Derby · primary school
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28th of 59 primary schools in Derby we can score, 74 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 — 3.9/10 against 3,666 of them, against 4.3/10 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 40% | 2.07 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Brookfield Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (3.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 238 pupils against a stated capacity of 262. 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 do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are available in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Brookfield Primary School
Overview
Brookfield Primary School is described as an inclusive institution guided by a ‘WARM’ ethos, where pupils are ‘positive about all aspects of school life’. The report highlights an ‘ambitious curriculum’ that is ‘very well sequenced’, enabling pupils to build on prior knowledge and achieve well. Staff are noted for their expertise in supporting pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, ensuring all learners benefit from high-quality provision.
Strengths
- The early years provision is ‘Outstanding’, with children enjoying an ‘exceptionally well-planned variety of learning experiences’.
- Staff present new knowledge clearly and provide ‘useful feedback’, helping pupils to ‘address misconceptions’ and remember what they have learned.
- Pupils develop a ‘deep understanding of British values’, including equality and diversity, which are discussed regularly.
- The phonics programme is ‘well-planned’ and delivered effectively, helping pupils to ‘quickly learn to read’.
- Staff support pupils’ personal development well, teaching them how to ‘look after their mental health and well-being’.
Areas to improve
- In a ‘small number of foundation subjects’, lesson activities do not always provide opportunities to learn knowledge securely, meaning pupils do not ‘reliably deepen their understanding’.
- The school needs to support all staff to ‘develop the expertise to deliver all subjects consistently well’.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 76% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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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