Brooklands Primary School
Sale, M33 3SY · Trafford · primary school
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4th of 55 primary schools in Trafford we can score, 63 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 — 9.4/10 against 1,477 of them, against 9.7/10 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 | 87.0 · 96 | 40% | 3.82 |
| Ofsted | 91 | 35% | 3.19 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 32.0 · 99 | 25% | 2.47 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Brooklands Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 87.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 32.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. 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 (9.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.7 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in January 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in ball games, scooters, and trikes, alongside drawing, painting, model-making, cake decorating, and craft activities. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 645 pupils against a stated capacity of 664. 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 new inspection framework affect current teaching priorities? How are the breakfast and after-school clubs structured to support daily routines?
What Ofsted said about Brooklands Primary School
Overview
Brooklands Primary School is described as a place where pupils "love coming to school" and feel valued within a community defined by "perseverance, respect, friendship and honesty." The inspection highlights a "warm and welcoming culture" where staff are "highly visible" and act as role models, resulting in pupils who are "eager to learn and hungry for knowledge." Overall, the school delivers a high-quality education with strong outcomes and a positive ethos.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well, with "consistently above-average published outcomes" in phonics and Key Stage 2 national tests, and the attainment gap for disadvantaged pupils has closed in subjects like reading and mathematics.
- Attendance is "consistently high," supported by close collaboration with parents, while behaviour is managed effectively to create a "calm and purposeful atmosphere" with "rarely any disruptive behaviour."
- The early years provision is strong, with an "ambitious curriculum" that ensures children are "extremely well prepared for key stage 1" and read accurately by the end of Reception.
- Inclusion is a priority, with staff using "tailored strategies" to ensure pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "thrive" and participate fully in school life.
- Personal development is robust, with pupils debating issues "thoughtfully" and demonstrating a "strong awareness of how to stay safe online."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should "sharpen their oversight" and ensure "robust processes" are in place to evaluate the impact of their work, as current evaluation is not always sufficiently robust.
- In a "very small number of subjects," the curriculum is "not yet organised well enough," so leaders should strengthen coherence to ensure all pupils continue to learn well.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 89% |
| 2023/24 | 92% |
| 2024/25 | 87% |
| 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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