Brookland Church of England Primary School
Romney Marsh, TN29 9QR · Kent · primary school
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276th 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 — 4.4/10 against 2,480 of them, against 3.9/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| 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.
Brookland Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 94 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 working towards the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in the coming years?
What Ofsted said about Brookland Church of England Primary School
Overview
Pupils describe the school as ‘an amazing school’ where they thrive in a supportive environment. The report highlights a ‘very positive learning culture’ with exemplary personal development, though it notes that persistent absence and inconsistent assessment in some subjects hinder overall progress.
Strengths
- Pupils embody the school’s ‘CHOICES’ values, fostering a community where bullying is ‘very rare’ and relationships are ‘positive and supportive’.
- The curriculum is ‘carefully sequenced’, ensuring pupils, including those with SEND, ‘learn and remember more over time’.
- Early reading is ‘taught consistently well’, with targeted sessions helping children become ‘fluent and confident readers’.
- Personal development is ‘exemplary’, with pupils engaging thoughtfully in discussions about care, empathy, and community responsibility.
- Leaders work effectively with governors and external partners to evaluate the impact of their actions and drive improvement.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must take action to reduce ‘persistent absence’, as too many pupils miss significant amounts of their education.
- Leaders need to embed a ‘systematic approach to assessment’ in foundation subjects, mirroring the robust systems already in place for core subjects like reading and mathematics.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with staff well trained to identify concerns early and make swift referrals to secure necessary support for children and families.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 44% |
| 2023/24 | 33% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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