Brookfield Primary School, based in Derby, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Brookfield Primary School currently has around 249 pupils on roll, which is about 95% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.4% boys and 46.6% girls. Around 18.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 8.6%.
Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 36.5%. indian pupils make up about 16.1% , followed by pakistani at 15.3%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | The Hollow, Derby, DE3 0BW |
| Website: | www.learnerstrust.org/bps |
| Telephone: | 01332516459 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Derby |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Katy Smith |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 147119 |
Ofsted inspection date: 28/11/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 262 |
| Number of Pupils: | 249 |
| Number of Boys: | 133 |
| Number of Girls: | 116 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 8.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 36.50% | 91 |
| Indian | 16.10% | 40 |
| Pakistani | 15.30% | 38 |
| Other Asian | 6.40% | 16 |
| Other White | 4.40% | 11 |
| Other Mixed | 4.00% | 10 |
| Unclassified | 3.60% | 9 |
| White and Asian | 3.20% | 8 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.20% | 8 |
| White and Black African | 1.60% | 4 |
| African | 1.60% | 4 |
| Other Black | 1.20% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.20% | 3 |
| Chinese | 0.80% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.80% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield Primary School The Hollow , Mickleover DE3 0BW | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield Primary School The Hollow , Mickleover DE3 0BW | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mickleover Primary School Vicarage Road , Mickleover DE3 0EY | 3out of 4 | 911 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Silverhill Primary School Draycott Drive , Mickleover DE3 0QE | 3out of 4 | 1,435 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravensdale Junior School Devonshire Drive , Mickleover DE3 9EY | 3out of 4 | 1,593 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Littleover Community School Pastures Hill , Littleover DE23 4BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,254 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Murray Park Community School Murray Road , Mickleover DE3 9LL | 3out of 4 | 2,110 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Moor Community Sports College Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 2FS | - not rated | 2,178 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Moor Spencer Academy Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 2FS | 3out of 4 | 2,178 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mackworth College, Derby Prince Charles Avenue , Mackworth DE22 4LR | - not rated | 2,882 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Grange School Hospital Lane , DE3 0DR | - not rated | 1,327 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Grammar School Rykneld Road , Littleover DE23 4BX | - not rated | 1,397 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clare's School Rough Heanor Road , Mickleover DE3 9AZ | 4out of 4 | 1,721 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clare's School Rough Heanor Road , Mickleover DE3 9AZ | - not rated | 1,721 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby High School Hillsway , Littleover DE23 3DT | - not rated | 1,946 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.