Brook House Primary School
98%
Capacity
412
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About Brook House Primary School
Brook House Primary School in Haringey is clearly a popular choice among local families. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 125 applications for just 60 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.08. Of those 125 applicants, 59 put it as their first preference, and 59 first-preference offers were made, meaning every family who wanted it most got a place. That level of demand is a strong signal of parent confidence, though it also means competition for places is real. The school is led by headteacher Adam Berridge and serves 412 pupils from ages 4 to 11, operating very close to its capacity of 420. With 44.4 per cent of pupils eligible for free school meals, Brook House serves a diverse community, and its popularity suggests it is meeting the needs of families across the borough.
Academically, Brook House is performing well above the local average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 80 per cent of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a Haringey average of 69 per cent. That places the school 7th out of 51 primary schools in the local authority, putting it in the top 25 per cent nationally. The school also excels at stretching its pupils: 11 per cent achieved the higher standard in all three subjects, and individual subject scores are strong, with a reading average of 106 and a maths average of 105. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, the school was rated Outstanding across every category — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. This is a significant upgrade from its previous Good rating in 2016, where early years provision was rated Requires Improvement.
The school offers a broad range of facilities including art studios, music rooms, a sensory room, an ICT suite, a forest school and a chapel. Sports provision covers football, swimming, tennis and rounders, while clubs include book club, eco club, gardening and choir. For families with children who have additional needs, Brook House lists SEND provisions for specific learning difficulties, moderate learning difficulties, social emotional and mental health needs, speech language and communication needs, hearing impairment and autistic spectrum disorder. The school is a state primary with no nursery or sixth form provision, and it is not a boarding school. Given its strong academic outcomes, high parent demand and comprehensive SEND support, Brook House is a strong fit for families who want a well-regarded local school with proven results and a clear commitment to inclusion.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | 881 High Road, Tottenham, London, Haringey, N17 8EY |
| Headteacher | Adam Berridge |
| Local Authority | Haringey |
| Number of Pupils | 412 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 44.4% |
| School Capacity | 412 / 420 (98% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Jul 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 26 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (80%)
1441st of 13,686
Nationally
350th of 1,592
In London
7th of 51
In Haringey
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
80%
Expected Standard
11%
Higher Standard
'22/23
72%
'23/24
80%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
125
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
59 families put this school as their 1st choice (47% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
School day
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:15
Source: brookhouseprimary.net. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Class profile
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Among the highest-disadvantage schools.
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- White (other)41.7%
- Mixed11.3%
- Asian6.5%
- White British3.9%
- Black2.4%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than half of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
23
Total schools
17
Oversubscribed
17
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Brook House Primary School
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Contact Information
881 High Road, Tottenham, London
Haringey, N17 8EY
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