Brookfield Primary School

About Brookfield Primary School

Brookfield Primary School is clearly a popular choice among Derby families. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 133 applications for just 30 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 4.43. Of those, 45 families put it as their first preference, and 28 first-preference offers were made. That level of demand suggests a strong reputation locally. The school is a state primary for mixed genders aged 3 to 11, with nursery provision on site. It is non-religious and sits in the Derby local authority. Headteacher Katy Smith leads a school of 249 pupils, just shy of its capacity of 262. While the school does not publish a parent-view recommendation percentage, the sheer volume of applications — more than four for every place — speaks volumes about how it is perceived by the community it serves.

Academically, Brookfield performs well above the local average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 76% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a Derby LA average of 55%. That places the school 4th out of 58 primary schools in the authority, putting it in the top 25% nationally. Reading scores were particularly strong, with an average scaled score of 107 and 24% of pupils reaching the higher standard. Maths followed closely with an average score of 104 and 24% at the higher level. Writing saw 10% achieving higher standard. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2023 rated it Good overall, with an Outstanding mark for early years provision. All other categories — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership — were rated Good, consistent with its previous inspection in 2013.

The school offers a solid range of facilities including a Forest School, sports hall, sensory room, playing fields and a chapel. Sports on offer include football, dance, athletics, rounders and netball, while clubs extend to book club, chess, coding, gardening, film club and art club. For families with children who have additional needs, Brookfield lists SEND provisions covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulty, social emotional and mental health needs, speech language and communication needs, hearing impairment and autistic spectrum disorder. With 18.7% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a reasonably diverse intake. Given its strong academic outcomes, high demand for places, and broad extracurricular offer, Brookfield suits families who want a well-regarded local primary with proven results and a clear focus on early years development.

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