Brunswick House Primary School
Maidstone, ME16 0QQ · Kent · primary school
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196th 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 — 6.9/10 against 2,342 of them, against 5.7/10 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 40% | 2.07 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Brunswick House Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Year 4 pupils visit Sevenoaks Wildlife Trust and Year 6 pupils go to Danbury. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 420 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school manage class sizes when the roll is at full capacity?
What Ofsted said about Brunswick House Primary School
Overview
Brunswick House Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are "cherished" and feel safe. The report highlights a "vibrant" environment where students live out values such as respect and empathy, supported by a curriculum that engages them and inspires learning.
Strengths
- Pupils are "happy and feel safe," with older students taking on roles like ‘online safety ambassadors’ and ‘buddies’ championing positive behaviour.
- Leaders provide a curriculum that "engages pupils and inspires them to learn," with subject leaders creating clear steps and providing helpful training for teachers.
- Following previous low outcomes, a new approach to teaching phonics has helped most pupils become "fluent, capable readers," with those behind catching up quickly.
- Staff effectively support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), adapting lessons well and ensuring clubs are accessible to all.
- Teachers use questioning and visual prompts to help pupils "clarify their understanding" and recall prior learning, particularly in mathematics and early years.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, teachers do not use assessment well enough to identify what pupils remember, meaning "pupils’ recall of prior learning is less strong." Leaders are taking action to strengthen these practices.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders ensuring staff receive training to identify risks and acting swiftly when concerns are raised.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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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