Brook Community Primary School

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Brook Community Primary School

Ages4 – 11

71 pupils

Good· Jun 2023

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Details

Type

Foundation School

Local Authority

Kent

Academy Trust

CARE Foundation Trust

Head Teacher

Miss Ellen McCabe

Gender

Mixed

Admissions

Non-selective

Religious Character

Does not apply

Website

www.brook-ashford.kent.sch.uk

Reference Number

118373

About This Data

•School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.

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Admissions

How many families applied and received places

Reception entry for 2025/26

On Time Applications

	Count
Total applications	37
As 1st preference	8
As 2nd preference	11
As 3rd preference	18
From another local authority	0

Offers on National Offer Day

	Count
Total offers	9
To 1st preference	8
To 2nd preference	1
To 3rd preference	0
To any preference	9
To another local authority	0

About This Data

•Data sourced from the DfE "Primary and secondary school applications and offers" statistics.
•Total applications includes all preferences (1st through 6th), not just those shown in the breakdown above.
•Applications and offers from/to another local authority may also appear in preference rows (e.g., a 1st preference from another local authority counts in both rows).
•"Oversubscribed" means the school received more 1st preference applications than places offered.
•This school is a foundation school, admissions are controlled by the school's governing body, we advise you contact the school or check their website for further information. This school's local authority is Kent.

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Pupils

Summary

Total Pupils71 (68% of capacity)

Age Range4 – 11

GenderMixed

Boys / Girls55% / 45%

Free School Meals26.8%

English as Additional Language15.5%

SEN Support29.6%

SEN with EHCP7.0%

Overall Attendance93.7%

Persistent Absence21.5%

Class Sizes

Overall Average17.8

Key Stage 110.5

Key Stage 225.0

Total Pupils

The number of pupils shown in this chart has come from the National School Census; these numbers may not match exactly other pupil data shown on this site, because different sources of data are updated at different times within the academic year.

Cohort Sizes

Reception11

Year 17

Year 23

Year 311

Year 411

Year 515

Year 613

Pupil Ethnicities

White British66.2%

White Other8.5%

Mixed Other7.0%

Irish4.2%

White & Black Caribbean2.8%

White & Black African2.8%

Asian Other2.8%

African2.8%

Bangladeshi1.4%

Other1.4%

About This Data

•Data sourced from the National School Census for 2024/25, collected each January.
•This is not live data. For current availability of places, contact the school or local authority directly.
•Capacity refers to the maximum number of pupils a school can accommodate. Schools may operate above or below capacity, and spare places may only be available in certain year groups.
•Persistent absence means a pupil missed 10% or more of their possible sessions during the academic year. Absence rates during 2020–2022 were significantly higher due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Inspections

Ofsted Inspections

10 inspections on record

Current Rating

Good· Jun 2023

2023
School Inspection
28 June 2023
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Good
Category Judgements
Category Judgement
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Personal development Good
Leadership and management Outstanding
Early years provision Good
AI-Generated Insights
SEND
11
Pupils with SEND use well-considered resources to aid learning.
Leaders must ensure all staff consistently support pupils with SEND.
Curriculum
11
Every subject is well planned with knowledge and skills.
Some lessons do not match planned learning effectively.
Leadership
11
Leaders drive rapid improvements and focus on school development.
Leaders must ensure consistent application of practices across school.
Safeguarding
2
Safeguarding arrangements are effective and well-managed.
All staff are trained and know how to handle concerns.
Pupil Progress
11
Pupils develop fluency and comprehension through focused teaching.
Some pupils may not achieve as well due to inconsistent lesson design.
Teaching Quality
11
Teachers are well-supported through training and collaboration.
The behaviour approach is not always applied consistently.
Personal Development
2
Pupils feel safe, happy, and welcome regardless of background.
Older pupils enjoy leadership roles and outdoor learning.
Behaviour & Attendance
11
Behaviour is mostly positive with effective pastoral care.
Some pupils talk when adults are speaking, causing distractions.
Insights are generated by AI from the inspection report and may not be fully accurate.
2020
Monitoring Visit
15 December 2020
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2019
School Inspection
4 November 2019
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Requires Improvement
2016
Full Inspection
11 February 2016
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Good
2014
Monitoring Visit
4 November 2014
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Monitoring Visit
22 January 2014
View report
2013
Full Inspection
6 November 2013
View report
Requires Improvement
2011
Full Inspection
5 December 2011
View report
2009
Full Inspection
27 February 2009
View report
Good
2006
Full Inspection
28 June 2006
View report
Good

Category	Judgement
Quality of education	Good
Behaviour and attitudes	Good
Personal development	Good
Leadership and management	Outstanding
Early years provision	Good

About This Data

•Inspection data is sourced from Ofsted, the official schools inspectorate for England.
•Ratings may have changed since the last inspection. Always check the latest report for current information.
•Some inspections (monitoring visits, academy conversions) do not result in a graded judgement.

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Primary Results

Performance measures for pupils at the end of Year 6 (Key Stage 2)

Reading, writing and maths

	School	LA	England
Pupils meeting the expected standard	33.0%	60.8%	61.0%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard	0.0%	8.1%	8.0%

Average scaled score

	School	LA	England
Reading	110	105.3	105
Maths	103	103.8	104

Progress scores

Reading

+3.8Above average

95% confidence interval: -0.6 to 8.1

Progress in reading from KS1 to KS2

Writing

-2.3Below average

95% confidence interval: -6.5 to 1.9

Progress in writing from KS1 to KS2

Maths

-2.8Below average

95% confidence interval: -6.9 to 1.3

Progress in maths from KS1 to KS2

Grammar, punctuation and spelling

	School	LA	England
Pupils meeting the expected standard	33.0%	68.2%	72.0%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard	13.0%	27.9%	32.0%

About This Data

•School rankings are calculated by sorting schools first by the percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard, then by the percentage achieving a higher standard. Rankings help compare schools within England but do not account for school context or pupil intake.
•Progress scores measure how much pupils improved from KS1 (Year 2) to KS2 (Year 6), compared to pupils nationally with similar starting points. A score of 0 means average progress; a positive score means above-average progress. Progress scores show the value a school adds, while exam results show final attainment. Some children start higher than others due to factors like natural ability or home circumstances.
•Data sourced from the Department for Education Key Stage 2 performance tables for 2023/24. LA and England averages provide national and local context.

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Workforce

Staff numbers and pupil-to-teacher ratios

Pupils per Teacher or Teaching Assistant

Shows how many children each teacher looks after on average. The lower line includes teaching assistants, giving you a better picture of the adult support available in classrooms.

Total Pupils

The number of children enrolled at this school over time. These figures come from financial records and may differ slightly from other pupil numbers on this site due to when data was collected.

Total Number of Teachers

The total teaching capacity at this school, including classroom teachers and senior staff who also teach. Part-time teachers are counted based on their working hours.

Teaching Assistants

Support staff who work directly with children in classrooms. This includes regular TAs, higher-level TAs with more responsibilities, and specialist support for children with additional needs.

Teachers with Qualified Teacher Status (%)

The percentage of teachers who have completed official teacher training in England. A higher percentage typically indicates a more experienced and formally trained teaching team.

Senior Leadership

The school's leadership team, including the headteacher, deputy heads and assistant heads. These staff manage the school and often still spend time in classrooms.

Non-classroom Support Staff and Auxiliary Staff

Office and admin staff who keep the school running smoothly, plus auxiliary staff like catering teams and site maintenance who look after the building and meals.

Total Headcount and Workforce

Two ways of counting staff: headcount shows total people employed (including part-timers), while workforce counts the equivalent number of full-time positions.

About This Data

•Data sourced from the DfE School Workforce Census. Numbers may not match exactly other data shown on this site due to different collection timings within the academic year.
•FTE = Full-time equivalent, representing the total working hours divided by standard full-time hours. Headcount = total number of individuals employed.
•Senior leadership includes headteachers, deputy headteachers and assistant headteachers.
•Teachers with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) have completed accredited initial teacher training in England.

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Finances

2024/25

Income per Pupil (£)

In 2024/25 the revenue reserve was £11,507 or £162 p/pupil. Schools maintain reserves for unexpected costs, but these funds are ultimately meant to benefit pupils.

Expenditure per Pupil (£)

In 2024/25 the in-year balance was -£19,526 or -£275 p/pupil. A negative balance means the school spent more than it received, covered by drawing on reserves.

About This Data

•Financial data comes from the DfE School Financial Benchmarking service. Schools report their income and spending each year.
•Revenue reserve is the money a school has saved up over time. Schools keep reserves to cover unexpected costs, though funds are meant to benefit current pupils.
•In-year balance shows whether a school spent more or less than it received in a single year. A positive balance means the school had money left over; a negative balance means it dipped into savings.

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Contact Information

Address

Spelders Hill
Brook
Ashford
Kent
TN25 5PB

Phone

01233812614

Website

brook-ashford.kent.sch.uk

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