Brookside Primary School
Hayes, UB4 9LW · Hillingdon · primary school
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30th of 54 primary schools in Hillingdon we can score, 64 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 — 6.9/10 against 2,283 of them, against 5.6/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 25% | 2.09 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Brookside Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 15.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Maths, Lego, Chess, Drama, Arabic, Yoga, and Colouring clubs. Sports include boys' and girls' football, international dance, body movements, and quad athletics. Art and craft activities are available. Both breakfast and after-school clubs operate to support families.
Getting in
The published school roll is 357 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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 specific support is available for children joining the breakfast club? How does the curriculum integrate the various arts and sports clubs into the weekly timetable?
What Ofsted said about Brookside Primary School
Overview
Brookside Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "happy and inclusive" environment where pupils are "known and valued." Leaders maintain high expectations, encouraging pupils to "strive for excellence every day," resulting in strong behaviour and effective support for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "well considered and carefully arranged," allowing pupils to successfully build knowledge, particularly in mathematics and writing.
- Pupils display "positive attitudes to learning," are "courteous, polite and respectful," and disruptions to lessons are rare.
- Reading provision is effective, with an "effective" phonics curriculum and "expert teachers of reading" ensuring pupils catch up quickly if they fall behind.
- The school fosters community engagement, with pupils visiting local care homes and leading fundraising for food banks.
- Staff workload is managed well, with processes streamlined to promote a "healthy work-life balance."
Areas to improve
- In a few curriculum areas, changes to improve learning are still embedding, meaning pupils do not yet know and remember as much as intended; leaders must check these changes have the desired impact.
- Occasionally, teaching models and examples are not accurate enough to support new learning; the school must ensure these are "accurate and effective" in helping pupils acquire secure understanding.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," noting that pupils know adults will help them with concerns and are taught about keeping safe online and offline.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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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