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Brookfields Special School
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Brookfields Special School
- All-through
- Tilehurst RG31 6SW
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| The quality of education | Inadequate |
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Academic Progress: Students show limited academic progress across subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils demonstrate poor behaviour and attitudes, affecting the learning environment.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Limited measures in place to support pupils falling behind.
Teacher Engagement: Teacher engagement is inconsistent and needs improvement.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: The impact of teaching on student progress is inadequate.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Challenges include lack of consistent teaching quality.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Few structured opportunities for parent involvement are noted.
Communication with Parents: Communication with parents about progress and events needs improvement.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents express mixed satisfaction with the school.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Limited actions taken to enhance education quality and outcomes.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Management of bullying and pupil safety is insufficient.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Behaviour and attitudes are identified as major concerns.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Efforts to promote welfare and safety are inadequate.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: A limited range of extracurricular activities is available.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: No clear strategy to balance academics and extracurriculars.
Outdoor Facilities: Outdoor facilities require improvement.
Career Counselling Services: Career counselling services are underdeveloped.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Preparation for the next key stage is inadequate.
Support for SEND: Support for SEND pupils is limited and needs enhancement.
Subjects Offered: A variety of subjects are offered at different levels, but effectiveness varies.
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About Us
Brookfields Special School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Berkshire, South East.
It has 229 students from age 3-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 6 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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-
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 3-19 | 5-20 | 4-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 6.9 | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | 20% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | 4.30% |
| 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 | - | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 95 | 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 | 0% | 50.44% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.46% | 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 | -6.3 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -6.4 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -5.7 | Well 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 | - | 100 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 101 | 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 | 0% | 61.82% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 11.95% | 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 | -15.0 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -15.1 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -16.2 | Well 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 | - | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 97 | 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 | 0% | 62.33% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 11.87% | 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 | -5.9 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -5.6 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -7 | Well 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 | - | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 94 | 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 | 0% | 57.24% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.79% | 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 | -6.6 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -5.5 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -6.9 | Well Below Average |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 25.71% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 38.24% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 24.05% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 10.29% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 15.48% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.9 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 95.58% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 15 | 138 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 88.08% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 7% | 19.5% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 42.25% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.92% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 93% | 23.67% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.08% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 4.33% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 30.9% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 42.5% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 20.7% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 11.8% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 15.6% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.09 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 96.83% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 18 | 143 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 93.33% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 6% | 19.58% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 46.42% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 4.42% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 94% | 22.92% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.75% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.75% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 24.24% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 35.29% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 25.1% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 11.14% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 16.52% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.7 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 96.27% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 19 | 135 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 86.55% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 20.91% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 39% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.73% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 23.91% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 4.09% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 5.91% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.43 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 0.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 24.05% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 35.85% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 22.55% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 11.75% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 15.75% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.62 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 85.36% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 24 | 139 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 68.45% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 18.45% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 37.45% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.18% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 9.09% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.09% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.27% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 23.21% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 33.42% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 23.32% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 13.79% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 15.05% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 97% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 16 | 147 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 75.6% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 21.7% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 42.5% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.3% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 75% | 25.8% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.5% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.4% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 25th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 20th Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 22nd 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 | 4th Sep 2024 - 24th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 19th Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 23rd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
6 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Brookfields Special School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
