Brookside Community Primary School
121%
Capacity
568
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Brookside Community Primary School
Brookside Community Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Somerset community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 568 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (121% of 470 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Brookside Community Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Brian Walton, it falls under Somerset local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7001st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 61st out of 134 in Somerset.
Brookside Community Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 78 applications for 54 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 53 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 10 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 7 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Brookside Community Primary School include ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Football, Swimming, Cross Country, as well as clubs including Book Club, Choir, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 16.6%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Somerset, Brookside Community Primary School is one of the options available in the South 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 | Brooks Road, Street, Somerset, BA16 0PR |
| Headteacher | Brian Walton |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Number of Pupils | 568 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 16.6% |
| School Capacity | 568 / 470 (121% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (2 Nov 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 18 Jul 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (62%)
7001st of 13,686
Nationally
662nd of 1,469
In South West
61st of 134
In Somerset
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
62%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
58%
'23/24
62%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
SEN UnitSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed54
78
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
53 families put this school as their 1st choice (68% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Brooks Road, Street
Somerset, BA16 0PR
Journey to School
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