Brookburn Community School
90%
Capacity
429
Pupils
3.0x
Demand
About Brookburn Community School
Brookburn Community School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Manchester community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 429 pupils on roll and is well-filled (90% of 476 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Brookburn Community School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jen Holden, it falls under Manchester local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 82% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1148th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 2nd out of 122 in Manchester.
Brookburn Community School is a popular choice with families — it received 161 applications for 54 places, making it 3.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 52 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Brookburn Community School include ICT Suite, Art Studios, Library, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Cross Country, Swimming, Athletics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Film Club, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Manchester, Brookburn Community School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Brookburn Road, Manchester, Manchester, M21 8EH |
| Headteacher | Jen Holden |
| Local Authority | Manchester |
| Number of Pupils | 429 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.0% |
| School Capacity | 429 / 476 (90% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Feb 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 25 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (82%)
1148th of 13,686
Nationally
140th of 2,065
In North West
2nd of 122
In Manchester
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
82%
Expected Standard
21%
Higher Standard
'22/23
64%
'23/24
82%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed54
161
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
52 families put this school as their 1st choice (32% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Brookburn Road, Manchester
Manchester, M21 8EH
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