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Brookland Junior School
- Primary
- Broxbourne EN8 0RX
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers deliver reading, writing, and mathematics well with high consistency. Pupils engage with quality texts that improve their writing.
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum plans are ambitious and support pupils' learning effectively. Gold for UNICEF Rights Respecting School award.
Areas Needing Improvement: New subject leaders need further support; certain curriculum areas lack teacher confidence leading to less effective delivery.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils are confident and fluent readers; Love of books enhances their writing quality.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in and out of lessons, respect differences, and rarely experience bullying.
Support for Falling Behind: Skilled adult support helps pupils, including those with SEND, to access the curriculum. Pupils occasionally find tasks too easy.
Support for SEND Pupils: SEND pupils enjoy school and achieve well with skilled support, accessing the curriculum confidently.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare; pupils feel safe, understanding positive mental health strategies.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school's 'open door' policy is highly valued; safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Parent Feedback: Parents are overwhelmingly supportive and positive about recent improvements.
Parental Involvement: Parents appreciate the 'Nothing is too much trouble' attitude of the staff.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel valued; new leadership has brought positive changes. Staff training meets pupil needs.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers deliver the curriculum effectively in core subjects, enhancing pupil learning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders emphasize consistent curriculum delivery and staff competence in key subject areas.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teachers lack confidence in delivering new curriculum areas effectively.
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About Us
Brookland Junior School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 353 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 64% 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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We are a sizable three-form entry junior school in Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, which is close north of the M25. We are a diverse school with staff members who genuinely care about the students they teach. We are currently on our way to becoming "good" again after Ofsted classified us as "requiring improvement" in December 2017. All parties involved in our school are fervently committed to seeing that our students succeed in everything they pursue. We take great pride in The Brookland Six, our school's core values, and our curriculum. As a Unicef Rights Respecting School, we put the needs of the kids first in everything we do. Whether it be in the areas of academics, the arts, sports, or pastoral care, we provide a wide range of options. The welfare of our kids comes first in everything we do. Visits are highly welcomed, so please look at our "Contact" page and drop by to say hello.
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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 |
B-
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B-
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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 7-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.8 | - | 16 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 111 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 107 | 103 |
| 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 | 104 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 64% | 58.25% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 1% | 9.95% | 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 | -1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -0.3 | 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 | 103 1 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 1 | 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 | 54% 1 | 62.59% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% 2 | 11.98% | 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 | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -2.1 | 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 | 102 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 | 96 | 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 | 55% 2 | 61.05% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% 1 | 11.72% | 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 | -3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.7 | 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 | 102 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 53% | 59.7% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 11.43% | 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 | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.9 | 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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Brookland Junior School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1