Brookfield Primary School
London, N19 5DH · Camden · primary school
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38th of 38 primary schools in Camden we can score. 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 — 1.2/10 against 1,856 of them, against 1.3/10 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 | 47.0 · 15 | 40% | 0.60 |
| 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.
Brookfield Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 47.0% 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%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. 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 (1.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access Forest School, Philosophy for Children, and Debate and Oracy clubs, alongside Rugby, Cricket, Gymnastics, and Athletics. Arts provision includes an Artist in Residence and Fabulous Arts at Brookfield workshops. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 372 pupils against a stated capacity of 459. 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 to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to improve reading outcomes for the cohort?
What Ofsted said about Brookfield Primary School
Overview
Brookfield Primary School continues to be a good school where pupils are described as "happy and safe." Leaders have designed a "broad and balanced curriculum" that helps pupils build deep knowledge, particularly in reading and mathematics, while fostering a caring environment where staff have "kind and respectful working relationships" with pupils.
Strengths
- Staff are "well trained to deliver the agreed phonics programme to a high quality," resulting in pupils developing strong reading accuracy and fluency.
- The curriculum is "carefully designed from Nursery onwards" to ensure pupils build up knowledge in most subjects over time, such as in computing and physical education.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "supported well to meet ambitious curriculum goals," with staff adapting learning skilfully.
- Behaviour is excellent, with pupils understanding how to behave well and leaders taking "swift action" when expectations are not met.
- Parents and carers are "very positive about the school," noting it feels like a family with pupils at the heart of its work.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of foundation subjects, the school has not selected the "key knowledge or vocabulary" for pupils to learn, resulting in learning that is "more superficial." The school should review these curricula to deepen pupils' understanding.
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 | 72% |
| 2023/24 | 76% |
| 2024/25 | 47% |
| 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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