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Schools in Brookmans Park

A town in Hertfordshire

  • Town
  • 5 schools and nurseries
  • 1,586 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are above England, and results at 16 were above England in 2026. Missing school is a bigger problem than across England.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Brookmans Park at a glance

Strong results at 11, weaker attendance

How Brookmans Park's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries51 primary · 1 secondary · 1 nursery
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1177%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths52%Attainment 8 51.0, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary6%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school22%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Brookmans Park

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Brookmans Park primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Brookmans Park

1 mainstream schools in Brookmans Park, best first

Brookmans Park Primary School

Hatfield, AL9 7QY · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

46 first choices, 45 offers made

Met the standard at 1177%

England 62%

Days missed
4.7%
Pupils
345
Pupils per teacher
17.7
View school Brookmans Park Primary School

Top Secondary Schools in Brookmans Park

1 mainstream schools in Brookmans Park, best first

Chancellor's School

Hatfield, AL9 7BN · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results above the England average.

222 first choices, 206 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1651.0

England 46.2

Days missed
8.8%
Pupils
1,241
Pupils per teacher
16.8
View school Chancellor's School

Nurseries in Brookmans Park

1 in Brookmans Park, highest Ofsted grade first

Sixth Forms in Brookmans Park

3 in Brookmans Park, by the school's Eduscope score

Chancellor's School

Hatfield, AL9 7BN · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results above the England average.

222 first choices, 206 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1651.0

England 46.2

Days missed
8.8%
Pupils
1,241
Pupils per teacher
16.8
View school Chancellor's School

Rhodes Wood Hospital School

Al9 6nn · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 19

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
35
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Rhodes Wood Hospital School

Queenswood School

Hatfield, AL9 6NS · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
426
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Queenswood School

Special Schools in Brookmans Park

1 in Brookmans Park. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Rhodes Wood Hospital School

Al9 6nn · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 19

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
35
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Rhodes Wood Hospital School

Private Schools in Brookmans Park

2 in Brookmans Park. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Rhodes Wood Hospital School

Al9 6nn · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 19

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
35
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Rhodes Wood Hospital School

Queenswood School

Hatfield, AL9 6NS · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
426
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Queenswood School
The map

Every school in Brookmans Park, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Brookmans Park Primary School, GoodQueenswood School, InspectedRhodes Wood Hospital School, OutstandingChancellor's School, GoodBrookmans Bears Preschool, Expected standard in every area
  • Outstanding1
  • Good2
  • Not graded yet2
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every Brookmans Park school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Brookmans Park's schools break down by type, faith and more.

Postcodes

Browse Brookmans Park by postcode

Some areas, like parts of a bigger town, are easiest to find by postcode.

Brookmans Park vs England

How good are Brookmans Park's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Brookmans Park

Brookmans ParkEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 1 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    1 of the 1 with a grade.

    100%

    England 93%

    Above England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    77%

    England 62%

    Above England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    52%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    22%

    England 18%

    Worse than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    6%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 3 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding1
  • Good2
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Brookmans Park in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%75%100%20182019202320242025
77% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap40%55%70%2018201920222023202420252026
52% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%20%40%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
22% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Brookmans Park has 5 schools and nurseries.

There are 10% more pupils than in 2018.

6% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Brookmans Park's state schools each January.

Up 10% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Brookmans Park6%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Brookmans Park

How many schools are in Brookmans Park?

Brookmans Park has 5 schools, including 2 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 1 nursery, 2 independent schools, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Brookmans Park?

The highest-ranked schools in Brookmans Park on Eduscope are Brookmans Park Primary School, Chancellor's School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Brookmans Park are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Brookmans Park hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 1 school rated Outstanding and 2 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Brookmans Park perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Brookmans Park, 77% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Brookmans Park?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Brookmans Park is 17.0:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Brookmans Park schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Brookmans Park is 21.9%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Brookmans Park?

There are 1,586 pupils enrolled across schools in Brookmans Park, with 345 in primary and 1,241 in secondary. 14.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How many private schools are in Brookmans Park?

There are 2 independent schools in Brookmans Park. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in Brookmans Park on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.

How do I choose the right school in Brookmans Park?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 5 schools in Brookmans Park by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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