Brookburn Community School

A good academy converter school in Manchester. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Brookburn Community School.

Manchester, M218EH Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

74

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
69.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 82.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
81.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 21.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
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
28 February 2024
Previous grade
Outstanding
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
Brookburn Road
Chorlton-Cum-Hardy
Manchester, M218EH
Phone
1618818880
Website
brookburn.manchester.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
144131
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Brookburn Road, Chorlton-Cum-Hardy, Manchester, M21 8EH
Website
https://brookburn.manchester.sch.uk/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
CONNECT ALLIANCE TRUST
Capacity
476 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
437
Free School Meals
6.8% (30 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.5% (11 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.4%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
8.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
82.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
21.0%
Reading Score:
110.0
Maths Score:
108.0
Grammar Score:
111.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
82.0 (+23.2 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
21.0 (+13.7 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
8.5 (9.0 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 108.0 110.0
2023 107.0 109.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
49
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
437 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.0 per year)

Up 1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Academic Excellence Empowering learning skills Respect Physical well-being Global citizenship Mental well-being and mindset Creativity and the arts

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Dolphins Before and After School Club

Sports

Football

Facilities

Standalone training room within school grounds (capacity up to 30) with wifi access, TV screen, removable tables and chairs, and toilet facilities.

Curriculum Highlights

EYFS Reading Writing Phonics Maths Science Geography History PE and Sports Computing Eco Schools and Outdoor Learning French Art and Design Design and Technology Music RE PSHE including RSE

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Dolphins Before and After School Club runs before and after school. Children can arrive from 7:45am and can be collected through to 6:00pm. There is a waiting list due to popularity.

SEND Provision

Brookburn provides SEN support via a dedicated SENCo, uses a graduated approach in line with the SEND Code of Practice, emphasizes early identification and involving families, and provides access to policies and local offer resources related to SEND.

Admissions Criteria

Nursery admissions: deadline end of February for September intake; single September intake; standard intake number for the school is 60. Reception and other admissions are administered by the Local Authority (Manchester City Council). Oversubscription criteria include Looked After Children, siblings, and distance from the school. Waiting lists may apply; appeals handled through the Local Authority. Nursery and reception procedures and forms are available on site. Details for secondary applications and feeder patterns are provided, with Manchester City Council handling allocations.

Financial Information

Nursery: 30 hours of free childcare (15 hours statutory, up to 15 hours extended entitlement means-tested). If extended entitlement is not applicable or used, there is a charge of £15 per week to cover additional 2.5 hours. Full-time nursery place costs are currently £90 per week. Part-time nursery places are available (half weeks with specific day allocations).

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