Brockswood Primary School

About Brockswood Primary School

Brockswood Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families, and the numbers back that up. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 123 applications for just 29 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 4.24. Of those, 50 families put it as their first preference, and 25 were offered a place. Parent feedback from the most recent Parent View survey (covering September 2024 to September 2025) is broadly positive, with 69% of respondents saying they would recommend the school. When asked whether their child is happy at the school, 76% of parents either agreed or strongly agreed, and 83% felt their child was safe. However, the picture is more mixed on how concerns are handled, with 52% agreeing or strongly agreeing that they are dealt with properly, while 35% disagreed or strongly disagreed. Similarly, 66% of parents felt the school has high expectations for their child, and 80% agreed their child does well there.

Academically, Brockswood performs well above the local average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 83% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a local authority average of 64%. This places the school 3rd out of 47 primary schools in Dacorum and in the top 10% nationally. Pupils also achieved strong average scores of 108 in maths and 107 in reading, with 34% reaching the higher standard in maths and 28% in reading. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in December 2024 awarded Outstanding grades across the board, including for quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and early years provision. This continues a strong track record, as the school was also rated Outstanding in its previous inspection in 2015.

The school offers a range of facilities including a library, playing fields, a forest school, and an outdoor playground. Sports provision covers football, dance, netball, cricket and athletics, while clubs include chess, film club, drama, coding and eco club. Brockswood has a nursery provision for children from age 3, and its SEND support covers specific learning difficulties, speech and language needs, hearing impairment, social and emotional mental health needs, and autistic spectrum disorder. With 27.4% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a diverse intake. Given its strong academic outcomes and high demand, Brockswood is a good fit for families who prioritise a well-regarded local primary with a proven track record, but they should be prepared for a competitive admissions process.

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