Brookland Junior School
London, NW11 6EJ · Barnet · primary school
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29th of 84 primary schools in Barnet we can score, 92 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 — 9.2/10 against 4,208 of them, against 8.9/10 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 | 82.0 · 90 | 40% | 3.62 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 25% | 2.18 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Brookland Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 82.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 17.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in 2023. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Choir, Orchestra, Drama Club, Art Club, Chess Club, Coding club, and Computer/ICT Club. Sports options include football, netball, karate, gymnastics, basketball, and Bollywood classes. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 352 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. 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 not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific support is available for children joining the breakfast club?
What Ofsted said about Brookland Junior School
Overview
Brookland Junior School is judged as ‘Good’ overall, with ‘Outstanding’ personal development. Leaders have created a “welcoming environment” where staff encourage pupils to build confidence and “be the best that they can be”. The school offers a “rich and broad curriculum” and maintains high expectations for behaviour and attendance.
Strengths
- The personal development programme is “exceptionally well designed”, helping pupils debate sensitive issues maturely and understand healthy relationships.
- Pupils are “positive and enthusiastic about their learning”, with teachers ensuring they read widely and receive targeted support for phonics and fluency.
- Behaviour is sensible, with staff rapidly correcting misbehaviour so that “learning time is almost never lost”.
- Staff are “very positive about the school and leadership”, noting that leaders support staff well-being and workload effectively.
- Safeguarding arrangements are “effective”, with clear systems to identify risks and provide prompt support to pupils.
Areas to improve
- Curriculum thinking is not consistently strong across all subjects; leaders must “isolate and sequence subject-specific knowledge and skills with greater clarity” to ensure pupils build understanding effectively over time.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective”, with leaders providing regular training and working closely with external agencies to ensure pupils are always safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 76% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 82% |
| 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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