Brookside Primary School
Loughborough, LE12 6LG · Nottinghamshire · primary school
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19th of 229 primary schools in Nottinghamshire we can score, 286 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 4,195 of them, against 9.2/10 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 | 83.0 · 92 | 40% | 3.67 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 21.0 · 93 | 25% | 2.32 |
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, 83.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 21.0% of pupils, 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, 9.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join art club, hip hop & street dance, Drumba, long distance hiking, field sports, gymnastics, football, dance, and athletics.
Getting in
The published school roll is 319 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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
What specific support is available for pupils aiming for the higher standard? How are the various sports and arts clubs scheduled during the school day?
What Ofsted said about Brookside Primary School
Overview
Brookside Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report describes an inclusive and nurturing environment where pupils thrive, demonstrating exceptional behaviour and strong relationships with staff. Leaders provide a high-quality education with a thoroughly planned curriculum that challenges all learners.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit "exceptional" behaviour and treat one another with "the highest levels of respect and courtesy."
- The curriculum is "thoroughly planned and sequenced," with staff who are "experts in the subjects they teach."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive "highly effective support" and access the full curriculum successfully.
- Reading is a priority, with staff teaching phonics "consistently well" and ensuring children learn to "love stories and reading from an early age."
- The curriculum for personal development is "exceptional," helping pupils develop a mature understanding of equality, diversity, and British values.
Areas to improve
- The range of literature used to promote reading for older pupils is "too narrow," limiting their exposure to different text types and cultures.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 90% |
| 2023/24 | 80% |
| 2024/25 | 83% |
| 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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