The Brook Special Primary School is a not applicable school in London, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a community special school 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.
The Brook Special Primary School currently has around 138 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 81.9% boys and 18.1% girls. Around 63.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 36.2%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with african pupils forming the largest group at around 31.9%. other white pupils make up about 21.7% , followed by other mixed at 13.8%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Adams Road, London, N17 6HW |
| Website: | https://www.thebrook.haringey.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 02088087120 |
| School Type: | Community special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Haringey |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Maureen Duncan |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 102177 |
Ofsted inspection date: 03/10/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 139 |
| Number of Pupils: | 138 |
| Number of Boys: | 113 |
| Number of Girls: | 25 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 36.2% | 8.2% |
| African | 31.90% | 44 |
| Other White | 21.70% | 30 |
| Other Mixed | 13.80% | 19 |
| Caribbean | 9.40% | 13 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 5.80% | 8 |
| White British | 3.60% | 5 |
| Bangladeshi | 2.90% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.20% | 3 |
| Irish | 2.20% | 3 |
| Other Asian | 1.40% | 2 |
| Other Black | 1.40% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.70% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.70% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.70% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.70% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.70% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowland Hill Nursery School White Hart Lane , Totenham N17 7LT | 4out of 4 | 1,280 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 1,351 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Park Nursery School and Childrens Centre Woodlands Park Road , Tottenham N15 3SD | 4out of 4 | 1,819 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadwater Farm Infant School Moira Close , N17 6HZ | - not rated | 189 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Willow Primary School Adams Road , N17 6HW | 4out of 4 | 189 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadwater Farm Junior School Adams Road , Tottenham N17 6HW | - not rated | 222 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Risley Avenue Primary School The Roundway , Tottenham N17 7AB | 3out of 4 | 709 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Risley Avenue Junior School The Roundway , Tottenham N17 7AB | - not rated | 709 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Langham School Langham Road , N15 3RB | - not rated | 1,132 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View School 252 West Green Road , Tottenham N15 3QR | 3out of 4 | 1,132 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Loughborough School Holcombe Road , Tottenham N17 9AD | - not rated | 1,327 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerset School White Hart Lane , N17 8HL | - not rated | 1,445 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Woodside High School, A Business & Enterprise Specialist School White Hart Lane , Wood Green N22 5QJ | - not rated | 1,560 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London Tottenham Centre , High Road N15 4RU | - not rated | 1,471 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haringey Sixth Form College White Hart Lane , Tottenham N17 8HR | - not rated | 1,536 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haringey Sixth Form Centre White Hart Lane , N17 8HR | - not rated | 1,536 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 1,729 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 1,907 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Brook Special Primary School Adams Road , Tottenham N17 6HW | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Preparatory School Church Lane , Tottenham N17 7AA | - not rated | 759 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Downhills Park Road , Tottenham N17 6AR | 4out of 4 | 1,059 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| European College for Higher Education 69 Lawrence Road , N15 4EY | - not rated | 1,161 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Assunnah Primary School 565 A , HIGH ROAD N17 6SB | - not rated | 1,166 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.