Brookfields Primary School
Birmingham, B18 6PU · Birmingham · primary school
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201st of 258 primary schools in Birmingham we can score, 291 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 — 3.9/10 against 749 of them, against 2.7/10 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 | 56.0 · 30 | 40% | 1.18 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Brookfields Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 2.0% of pupils, 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 (3.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 391 pupils against a stated capacity of 446. 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 are below the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the school engage parents in monitoring progress between termly reports?
What Ofsted said about Brookfields Primary School
Overview
Brookfields Primary School is described as a ‘nurturing and inclusive’ environment where staff and children ‘SHINE’. The report states that pupils are ‘happy’, ‘polite’, and feel safe, benefiting from high expectations and effective support for those with special educational needs.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘designed and sequenced’ so knowledge builds progressively, with teachers using effective recall activities like ‘power ups’ to aid retention.
- Reading is a priority; staff receive effective phonics training, and pupils read books matching their known sounds to build ‘confidence and fluency’.
- Pupils with SEND are identified swiftly and feel ‘fully included’, with the curriculum appropriately adapted to support their access to learning.
- Behaviour is ‘calm and orderly’, with staff dealing with bullying effectively and pupils understanding the rules of being ‘ready, respectful and safe’.
- Staff feel ‘valued and supported’, benefiting from effective coaching, training, and consideration of their workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- Teachers do not always deliver the curriculum as clearly as intended, meaning some pupils ‘do not always remember more over time’.
- Too many pupils miss school regularly, missing learning and opportunities; leaders must continue work to reduce persistent absence.
- The early years outdoor learning space is ‘not as well equipped or organised as it could be’, failing to fully support pupils’ learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a ‘culture of care and vigilance’, regular staff training, and timely referrals to external agencies.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 42% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| 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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