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Brookland Church of England Primary School

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Brookland Church of England Primary School

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97 pupils
Good· Mar 2023
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Details

Type

Voluntary Controlled School

Local Authority

Kent

Head Teacher

Mr Martin Hacker

Gender

Mixed

Admissions

Non-selective

Religious Character

Church of England

Website

www.brookland.kent.sch.uk

Reference Number

118664

About This Data

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

Admissions

How many families applied and received places

Reception entry for 2025/26

On Time Applications

Count
Total applications25
As 1st preference13
As 2nd preference7
As 3rd preference5
From another local authority1

Offers on National Offer Day

Count
Total offers13
To 1st preference13
To 2nd preference0
To 3rd preference0
To any preference13
To another local authority0

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 voluntary controlled school, admissions are controlled by the local authority, we advise you contact the local authority or check their website for further information. This school's local authority is Kent.

Pupils

Summary

Total Pupils97 (92% of capacity)
Age Range4 – 11
GenderMixed
Boys / Girls45% / 55%
Free School Meals27.8%
English as Additional Language1.0%
SEN Support21.6%
SEN with EHCP1.0%
Overall Attendance94.9%
Persistent Absence17.4%

Class Sizes

Overall Average23.7
Key Stage 114.0
Key Stage 20.0

Total Pupils

Cohort Sizes

Reception14
Year 115
Year 215
Year 311
Year 415
Year 513
Year 614

Pupil Ethnicities

White British89.7%
Gypsy/Roma4.1%
White Other2.1%
White & Asian2.1%
White & Black Caribbean1.0%
African1.0%

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

8 inspections on record

Current Rating
Good· Mar 2023
  • 2023

    School Inspection

    29 March 2023

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    Good

    Category Judgements

    CategoryJudgement
    Quality of educationGood
    Behaviour and attitudesGood
    Personal developmentOutstanding
    Leadership and managementGood
    Early years provisionGood

    AI-Generated Insights

    SEND
    2
    • Strong support for pupils with SEND is in place.
    • Early identification and support from nursery is effective.
    Curriculum
    11
    • Leaders have planned a well-considered curriculum.
    • Assessment is not fully developed in foundation subjects.
    Leadership
    2
    • Leaders work effectively with governors and partners.
    • Leaders identify and take actions to develop the school.
    Safeguarding
    2
    • Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
    • Pupils are taught to keep themselves safe, particularly online.
    Pupil Progress
    11
    • Current pupils are making good progress through the planned curriculum.
    • High absence levels hinder learning for some pupils.
    Teaching Quality
    2
    • There is a very positive learning culture in lessons.
    • Early reading is taught consistently well.
    Personal Development
    2
    • Pupils' personal development is exemplary.
    • Development is rooted in school values and community spirit.
    Behaviour & Attendance
    11
    • Pupils display exemplary behaviour and calm routines.
    • Persistent absence levels are too high.

    Insights are generated by AI from the inspection report and may not be fully accurate.

  • 2017

    Short Inspection

    11 December 2017

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  • 2013

    Full Inspection

    17 May 2013

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    Good
  • 2010

    Full Inspection

    10 June 2010

    View report
    Outstanding
  • 2008

    Full Inspection

    20 May 2008

    View report
    Good
  • 2007

    Monitoring Visit

    28 September 2007

    View report
  • Full Inspection

    14 May 2007

    View report
    Inadequate
  • 2002

    Full Inspection

    13 September 2002

    View report

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.

Primary Results

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

Reading, writing and maths

SchoolLAEngland
Pupils meeting the expected standard33.0%60.8%61.0%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard0.0%8.1%8.0%

Average scaled score

SchoolLAEngland
Reading100105.3105
Maths99103.8104

Progress scores

Reading

-5.2Well below average

95% confidence interval: -8.2 to -2.1

Progress in reading from KS1 to KS2

Writing

-0.4Below average

95% confidence interval: -3.3 to 2.6

Progress in writing from KS1 to KS2

Maths

-5.3Well below average

95% confidence interval: -8.2 to -2.4

Progress in maths from KS1 to KS2

Grammar, punctuation and spelling

SchoolLAEngland
Pupils meeting the expected standard58.0%68.2%72.0%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard17.0%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.

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.

Finances

2024/25

Income per Pupil (£)

In 2024/25 the revenue reserve was £21,214 or £219 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 -£9,137 or -£94 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.

Contact Information

Address

High Street
Brookland
Romney Marsh
Kent
TN29 9QR

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