Brookland Church of England Primary School

About Brookland Church of England Primary School

Parents considering Brookland Church of England Primary School will find a small, sought-after setting. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 25 applications for just 13 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.92, meaning nearly two families applied for every spot. All 13 first-preference applicants were offered a place, which suggests that for those who live close enough or meet the Church of England criteria, it is a realistic choice. The school is led by headteacher Martin Hacker and currently has 97 pupils on roll, just below its capacity of 105. While the Department for Education does not publish a parent-view survey for this school, the high demand for places is a practical signal of local confidence. The school also supports a notable proportion of disadvantaged pupils, with 27.8 per cent eligible for free school meals, which is above the national average for primary schools.

Academically, Brookland’s most recent Ofsted inspection in February 2023 rated the school Good overall, with personal development judged Outstanding. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, just 33 per cent of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which is significantly below the Kent local authority average of 63 per cent. However, the school’s scores tell a more nuanced story: 75 per cent of pupils met the expected standard in writing, and 50 per cent did so in reading, while maths was lower at 42 per cent. Average scaled scores were 101 in reading and 97 in maths. The school ranks 33rd out of 35 primary schools in the Folkestone and Hythe local authority area on the combined measure, placing it in the bottom 50 per cent nationally. The previous Ofsted inspection in 2013 also rated the school Good, so the overall quality of education has remained consistent over time.

The school offers a practical range of facilities including a sports hall, ICT suite, sensory room and a chapel, reflecting its Church of England foundation. Sports provision covers cross country, cricket, netball, tennis and dance, while clubs include science, drama, choir, art and film. For families with children who have additional needs, the school lists six categories of SEND provision, including support for autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language communication needs, and social, emotional and mental health needs. With only 97 pupils, class sizes are small, which can be a real advantage for children who benefit from close attention. The school does not have a nursery or sixth form, so it suits families looking for a primary phase only. Given its oversubscription, parents should ensure they understand the admission criteria, particularly the Church of England priority, before applying.

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