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Brook Community Primary School | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
Brook Community Primary School
Brook Community Primary School
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- Brook TN25 5PB
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is highly prioritised, staff teach phonics with consistency.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum has been strengthened and refined; subjects are well planned with knowledge and skills.
Areas Needing Improvement: Lessons are sometimes not designed precisely enough to ensure all pupils learn and remember mapped knowledge.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils develop secure number skills and read well-matched books to embed their skills.
Support for Falling Behind: Catch-up involves one-to-one and group support tailored to unique needs.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is positive, though some pupils talk when adults are speaking.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND benefit from well-considered resources and expert identification of needs.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective; training is frequently refreshed and issues taken seriously.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff take care of vulnerable pupils, promoting mental health and well-being.
Parent Feedback: Parents describe the headteacher as 鈥榓mazing鈥�, 鈥榟ighly approachable鈥� and 鈥榙edicated鈥�.
Parental Involvement: Improvements in communication have been appreciated by parents.
Extracurricular Activities: Staff offer a variety of clubs including construction, language, choir and sports.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils buzz with excitement about outdoor learning in the woodland area.
Teacher Engagement: Leaders make staff feel empowered, trusted and valued.
Impact on Student Progress: Leaders use regular assessments to identify pupil needs and provide tailored support.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers are highly supported through training and collaboration across the trust.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some activities do not precisely match the planned learning, affecting assessment effectiveness.
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About Us
Brook Community Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Kent, South East.
It has 85 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1.
At this school, 56% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Brook Community Primary School, established in 1876, is a friendly rural school, very close to Ashford, that currently takes up to 15 children in each year group. There are four classes:
Little Acorns Reception
Big Acorns Years 1 and 2
Young Oaks Years 3 and 4
and Mighty Oaks Years 5 and 6.
Our rural village school has a current roll of approximately 90 children. We are on the edge of Ashford with outstanding views of the Wye Downs and with easy links to Canterbury, London and continental Europe.
Our vision is to ensure that every child in our care achieves their full potential within a family centred environment where tolerance, respect and excellence are at the heart of everything we do.
Below are some comments made by our parents:
"Lovely rural school. All the children and are friendly and know one another." "We love the closeness of the class and the support he receives." "Family, warm and friendly feel" "Small intimate learning" "The ability to excel" "My child feels valued, quickly welcomed and settled. Her teacher believes in her therefore she wants to do well for them." "School is a positive experience for us as a family."
If you are interested in your child joining us, please speak with the office staff on 01233 812614 or email [email protected] .
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Little Acorns Reception
Big Acorns Years 1 and 2
Young Oaks Years 3 and 4
and Mighty Oaks Years 5 and 6.
Our rural village school has a current roll of approximately 90 children. We are on the edge of Ashford with outstanding views of the Wye Downs and with easy links to Canterbury, London and continental Europe.
Our vision is to ensure that every child in our care achieves their full potential within a family centred environment where tolerance, respect and excellence are at the heart of everything we do.
Below are some comments made by our parents:
"Lovely rural school. All the children and are friendly and know one another." "We love the closeness of the class and the support he receives." "Family, warm and friendly feel" "Small intimate learning" "The ability to excel" "My child feels valued, quickly welcomed and settled. Her teacher believes in her therefore she wants to do well for them." "School is a positive experience for us as a family."
If you are interested in your child joining us, please speak with the office staff on 01233 812614 or email [email protected] .
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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B-
|
C-
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 5-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 12.9 | - | 21.5 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 111 | - |
| Proficient Read | 110 | 107 | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 110 | 100 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 56% | 57.52% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.01% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 3.8 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.8 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 101 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 5 | 98 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 47% | 64.16% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% 6 | 11.56% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.6 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 101 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 8 | 98 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 47% 4 | 62.72% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 10.3% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.3 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 101 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 99 | 95 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 43% | 59.13% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.77% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -4.5 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -5.2 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -2.3 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
12 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Brook Community Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1