Brookfield Primary School
Mansfield, NG20 9AD · Derbyshire · primary school
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260th of 263 primary schools in Derbyshire we can score, 354 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 — 0.2/10 against 446 of them, against 0.5/10 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 | 19.0 · 1 | 40% | 0.04 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| 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, 19.0% 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%, against a 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 (0.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Requires improvement in June 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 143 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 plan to raise attainment in maths to match the national median? What specific actions are being taken to address the 2024 Ofsted findings? How does the curriculum support pupils who are currently below the expected standard?
What Ofsted said about Brookfield Primary School
Overview
The report states that the school has experienced "significant turbulence" but recent developments have provided "much-needed stability." While parents are positive about improvements and most pupils enjoy school, there are "variations in the quality of the education" received, with inconsistent curriculum implementation affecting learning outcomes.
Strengths
- Early years provision is rated "Good," with adults directing learning with skill and children having "strong relationships with adults."
- The teaching of early reading has improved, with staff delivering the phonics programme well and books being "well matched to the sounds pupils know."
- A range of opportunities, such as learning the clarinet and visiting the National Space Centre, help "enrich pupils’ experiences and build their confidence."
- Staff feel "well supported" despite workload pressures, and leaders and governors are "committed to their roles."
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure the curriculum in every subject is "planned and delivered consistently well," as it is currently unclear in some areas.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) must be improved, as adaptations are not always well suited and these pupils struggle to access learning.
- Senior leaders and governors must sharpen their oversight, as their evaluations "lack rigour" and they do not always focus on the right improvements.
Safeguarding
The report states that safeguarding arrangements are "effective" and pupils are "safe and well looked after," though it notes that record keeping is sometimes incomplete and training updates are not always kept current.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 39% |
| 2023/24 | 6% |
| 2024/25 | 19% |
| 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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