Brooklands Middle School
Details
| Age Range | 9-13 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Address | Brooklands Drive, LU7 3PF |
| School Website | www.brooklandsschool.co.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1525372018 |
| URN | 137636 |
School Census
| Total | 595 |
| Girls/Boys | 281/314 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 47.2%/52.8% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 7.2% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 113 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 19.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 03/07/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 03/07/2023 | Good |
| 01/05/2018 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 03/07/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 01/05/2018 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% |
| Reading | 103 |
| Maths | 101 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 41 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6 |
| Reading | 102 |
| Maths | 100 |
| Reading Progress | -3.0 |
| Writing Progress | -0.6 |
| Maths Progress | -3.1 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% |
| Reading | 100 |
| Maths | 102 |
| Reading Progress | -3.6 |
| Writing Progress | -2.2 |
| Maths Progress | -2.2 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 56% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | -2.0 |
| Writing Progress | -1.9 |
| Maths Progress | -0.8 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 69% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 14% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 60% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 5% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 22% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 28% |
| no | 72% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 72% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| dont know | 4% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 66% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 75% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 66% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 5% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 92% |
| no | 8% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 86.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 86.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1% |
Nearby Schools
Leedon Lower School
(0.15 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 2-9, Gender: Mixed
Address: Highfield Road, , LU7 3LZ
Clipstone Brook Lower School
(0.18 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-9, Gender: Mixed
Address: Brooklands Drive, , LU7 3PG
The Rushmere Park Academy
(0.59 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 2-9, Gender: Mixed
Address: East Street, , LU7 1EW