Located in London, Brooklands Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 2 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.
Brooklands Primary School currently has around 220 pupils on roll, which is about 86% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.7% boys and 47.3% girls. Around 19.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 16.4%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 32.3%. other white pupils make up about 20% , followed by other mixed at 15.9%
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: | Medebourne Close, London, SE3 9AB |
| Website: | http://www.brooklandsschool.org.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 02088528210 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Greenwich |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Joanne Wilkinson- Tabi |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 143210 |
Ofsted inspection date: 24/01/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 256 |
| Number of Pupils: | 220 |
| Number of Boys: | 116 |
| Number of Girls: | 104 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 16.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 32.30% | 71 |
| Other White | 20.00% | 44 |
| Other Mixed | 15.90% | 35 |
| African | 7.30% | 16 |
| White and Asian | 5.00% | 11 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 4.50% | 10 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.70% | 6 |
| Caribbean | 1.80% | 4 |
| Unclassified | 1.80% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 1.80% | 4 |
| Other Black | 1.40% | 3 |
| Indian | 1.40% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.90% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 0.90% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 0.90% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.90% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.50% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 3,027 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklands Primary School Medebourne Close , Casterbridge Road SE3 9AB | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brooklands Primary School Medebourne Close , Casterbridge Road SE3 9AB | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wingfield Primary School Ensign Street , SE3 9GJ | 4out of 4 | 464 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wingfield Primary School Ensign Street , SE3 9GJ | - not rated | 464 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Tudway Road , Kidbrooke SE3 9YX | - not rated | 1,033 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Tallis School 134 Kidbrooke Park Road , SE3 9PX | 3out of 4 | 600 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| International Academy of Greenwich 21 Meadowcourt Road , 1st Floor King's Church SE3 9DU | - not rated | 958 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Academy Lee Terrace , Blackheath SE3 9TY | - not rated | 1,242 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Theresa's RC School Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5DZ | - not rated | 1,524 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackheath Bluecoat Church of England School Old Dover Road , Blackheath SE3 8SY | - not rated | 1,659 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 1,602 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 1,364 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | - not rated | 1,393 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 2,622 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 2,622 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Steps Pre-Preparatory and Preparatory School 1 Pond Road , Blackheath SE3 9JL | - not rated | 433 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackheath High School Junior School , Wemyss Road SE3 0TF | - not rated | 718 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Heath House Preparatory School 37 Wemyss Road , Blackheath SE3 0TG | - not rated | 773 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackheath Prep 4 St German's Place , Blackheath SE3 0NJ | - not rated | 1,033 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverston School 63-69 Eltham Road , Lee Green SE12 8UF | - not rated | 1,108 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.