Brookwood Primary School

About Brookwood Primary School

Brookwood Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families, and the numbers back that up. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 107 applications for just 30 places, giving it an oversubscription ratio of 3.57. That means nearly four families applied for every available spot, and even among first-preference applicants, only 28 out of 31 were offered a place. While the school doesn't publish a specific parent recommendation percentage, this level of demand is a strong signal in itself. Parents are voting with their applications, and the school is consistently turning away more families than it can accommodate. The school is a state primary for children aged 2 to 11, with a nursery provision on site, and it currently has 181 pupils against a capacity of 238, so there is some physical room to grow, though admissions remain fiercely competitive.

Academically, Brookwood performs well above the local Surrey average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared to a local authority average of 66%. The school ranks 4th out of 20 primary schools in Woking, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Reading scores are a particular strength, with an average scaled score of 108 and 40% of pupils reaching the higher standard. Maths and writing also hold up well, with 73% and 80% achieving the expected standard respectively, and 20% reaching the higher standard in each. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection in April 2024 rated it Good across all five categories, including behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and early years provision. This is consistent with its previous Good rating from 2018, showing steady, reliable quality over time.

The school offers a solid range of facilities for a primary of its size, including a library, ICT suite, forest school area, sensory room, music rooms, and a chapel. Sports provision covers football, rounders, cricket, gymnastics, cross country and swimming, while clubs include book club, drama, eco club and choir. For families with children who have additional needs, the school lists support for specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech and language challenges, and autistic spectrum disorder. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is St Hugh of Lincoln Catholic Primary School, 1.6 km away, but Brookwood's strong local ranking and high demand suggest it holds its own. This is a school that suits families who want a well-regarded, community-focused primary with good academic outcomes and a broad enrichment offer, but who are prepared to compete for a place.

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