Brooklands Primary School
99%
Capacity
657
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About Brooklands Primary School
Brooklands Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Trafford community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 657 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 664 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Brooklands Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher John Beith, it falls under Trafford local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 92% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 207th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 3rd out of 55 in Trafford.
Brooklands Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 216 applications for 87 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 83 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Brooklands Primary School include Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Athletics, Swimming, Cross Country, as well as clubs including Coding, Gardening, Chess, Film Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 2.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Trafford, Brooklands Primary 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 | Woodbourne Road, Sale, Trafford, M33 3SY |
| Headteacher | John Beith |
| Local Authority | Trafford |
| Number of Pupils | 657 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 2.7% |
| School Capacity | 657 / 664 (99% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Oct 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 28 Nov 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (92%)
207th of 13,686
Nationally
32nd of 2,065
In North West
3rd of 55
In Trafford
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
92%
Expected Standard
23%
Higher Standard
'22/23
89%
'23/24
92%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed87
216
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
83 families put this school as their 1st choice (38% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Woodbourne Road, Sale
Trafford, M33 3SY
Journey to School
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