Brooklands Middle School

A good academy converter school in Central Bedfordshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Brooklands Middle School.

Leighton Buzzard, LU73PF Ofsted: Good Age 9-13 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for Progress 8 score, English & Maths grade 4+ %

Indicators used for All-through schools

Progress 8 score
Not published
Raw: No data published
English & Maths grade 4+ %
Not published
Raw: No data published
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
40.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: 48.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
40.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: 3.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
3 July 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Brooklands Drive
Leighton Buzzard, LU73PF
Phone
1525372018
Website
brooklandsschool.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137636
Type
Academy converter
Phase
All-through
Address
Brooklands Drive, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3PF
Website
http://www.brooklandsschool.co.uk/
Age range
9-13
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE PYRAMID SCHOOLS TRUST
Capacity
600 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
601
Free School Meals
18.0% (108 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
7.0% (42 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
17.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
60 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
120
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
601 pupils
9-13

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Ready, Respectful, Safe"

Ready Respectful Safe

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Brooklands. We place children and families at the heart of all we do, with an open-door policy and a child-centered approach; we offer a wide range of facilities and a vibrant, supportive learning environment.

Facilities

Specialist sports gym Food technology room Music and drama studio Art studio and kiln room Design Technology workshop Science laboratories Large library Extensive sports field Playground Titan class sensory room Titan class calm space Titan class chrome books Titan class kitchen Indoor and outdoor sensory spaces External space with climbing frame, slide, swing, trampoline, spinner

Curriculum Highlights

Inspirational thematic curriculum approach to learning Maths Whizz available in Aurora Class

SEND Provision

Brooklands provides SEND support including Communication and Interaction, Autism Spectrum Conditions, Speech and Language Difficulties, Cognition and Learning, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dyspraxia, Auditory Processing Disorder, Moderate Learning Difficulties, Social, Emotional and Mental Difficulties, ADHD, Attachment Disorder, Mental illness – Depression and Self-harm, Visual impairment, Hearing impairment, and Motor skill difficulties.

Admissions Criteria

Brooklands admissions follow Central Bedfordshire Council procedures; In-year admissions are handled by CBC; Year 5 entry and transfer arrangements with lower schools are described; Open Evenings and transfer information are published; See Admissions for full details.

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