Brackenbury Primary School, London
Brackenbury Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in London. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in December 2022. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 313th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 2,457th of 14,452 across England. It was 65% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2022)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Hammersmith and Fulham (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Brackenbury Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 91% of Year 6 pupils at Brackenbury Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 84% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 86% and 86% in Hammersmith and Fulham and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (84% in reading, 93% in maths).
Getting a place at Brackenbury Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 17 families put Brackenbury Primary School as their first choice and 124 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Brackenbury Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Brackenbury Primary School are John Betts Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 100% reading, 100% maths); Earl's Court Free School Primary (0.3 miles, Outstanding, 87% reading, 90% maths); Greenside Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 90% reading, 87% maths); and Miles Coverdale Primary School (0.3 miles, Outstanding, 80% reading, 80% maths).
Brackenbury Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
John Betts Primary SchoolEarl's Court Free School PrimaryGreenside Primary SchoolMiles Coverdale Primary School
What parents say
33 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Brackenbury Primary School (as of April 2026): 91% would recommend the school, 94% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that pupils behave well (85%).
Who goes there
37.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 48.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Black (24%), Mixed (20%) and White British (16%).
In 2026, 31 pupils (10.5%) received SEN support and 14 (4.7%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Brackenbury Primary School has a SEN unit for autism: 20 places, 15 pupils on roll.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Goldhawk Road, about 440 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Cathnor Road, 130 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Brackenbury Primary School issued 9 suspensions, 2.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Brackenbury Primary School are Hammersmith Academy (0.2 miles), West London Free School (0.6 miles) and Sacred Heart High School (0.6 miles).
Hammersmith AcademyWest London Free SchoolSacred Heart High School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's December 2022 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Brackenbury is a welcoming school where children thrive both academically and personally. The school prioritises reading from the start and provides excellent support to help all pupils catch up quickly if needed. Teachers are knowledgeable and well-trained, with strong behaviour management that keeps lessons focused and calm.
Key Strengths
- Well-developed reading and phonics programme with strong progress for early readers and catch-up support for those who need it
- Ambitious curriculum with clear progression of knowledge and skills, particularly strong in subjects like music
- Effective behaviour management creating a calm, purposeful learning environment
- Strong personal development programme building pupils' resilience, confidence and character
- Dedicated early years provision giving children a positive start
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum thinking in a few subjects is not as well embedded as others, leading to inconsistencies in how teachers deliver these subjects and limiting depth of learning
- Some subjects need more secure curriculum plans to ensure pupils learn in greater depth
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with a well-developed culture of safeguarding, regular staff training, accurate records, and pupils taught to stay safe in school and online from Reception onwards.
Extracurricular Activities
Performing in a choir at the local town hall, school council membership
Brackenbury Primary School is a Good school with a positive, respectful ethos where pupils enjoy learning and feel safe. The school has an ambitious curriculum and strong focus on reading, though some subjects need more consistent implementation across the school.
At a Glance
37.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
SEN unit: Autism
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
33 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at April 2026 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 84% to 91% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 93% to 84% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 84% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
24.7
Avg class size
23.5
Infant (KS1)
12
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Brackenbury Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Brackenbury Primary School.
- Aktiva @ Brackenbury PrimaryAt the school · Not yet graded
- Aktiva Camps @ John Betts360m away · Not yet graded
- Solomon Tuition500m away · Not yet graded
- Star Learning Tuition610m away · Not yet graded
- Boom Sports - FG630m away · Not yet graded
- Camp Fantastic730m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Brackenbury Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Brackenbury Primary School is in Hammersmith and Fulham; for families living there:
Apply to Hammersmith and Fulham for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 128
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 24
- Children hurt
- 6
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 128 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 24 serious and 104 slight.
6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
21 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Hammersmith and Fulham is 146 (the median across 81 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
65%
Available places
292 pupils
450 places
158 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Hammersmith and Fulham council
Places available
1,361
Applications
1,186
Got 1st preference
74.6%
Got preferred school
94.4%
All primary applications across Hammersmith and Fulham council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
31
SEN Support
14
EHC Plans
15.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Brackenbury Primary School has a SEN unit for autism: 20 places, 15 pupils on roll.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
296
Total Pupils
160
Boys
136
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
16
Teachers
18.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£65,688
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,230
Per pupil
£2398k
Total funding
£180k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.1%
Overall absence
16.2%
Persistent absence
291
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Brackenbury Primary School
Questions parents ask about Brackenbury Primary School
What are SATs results like at Brackenbury Primary School?
Of the pupils at Brackenbury Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 91% reached the expected standard in reading and 84% did so in maths.
What is Brackenbury Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Brackenbury Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in December 2022. At its previous graded inspection in 2009 it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Brackenbury Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Brackenbury Primary School is oversubscribed, Hammersmith and Fulham allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Brackenbury Primary School?
Brackenbury Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 65% of its 450 places.
How big are the classes at Brackenbury Primary School?
Classes at Brackenbury Primary School average 24.7 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Brackenbury Primary School?
Brackenbury Primary School has around 296 pupils on roll. 37% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Brackenbury Primary School have specialist SEN provision?
Brackenbury Primary School has a SEN unit for autism: 20 places, 15 pupils on roll.
What is attendance like at Brackenbury Primary School?
6.1% of sessions were missed at Brackenbury Primary School in 2024/25. 16.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Brackenbury Primary School?
Apply through Hammersmith and Fulham's coordinated admissions process, naming Brackenbury Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Brackenbury Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Aktiva @ Brackenbury Primary (registered, not yet graded). There are 5 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Brackenbury Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 128 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 24 serious and 104 slight. 6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 21 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Hammersmith and Fulham is 146 (the median across 81 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Brackenbury Primary School?
Brackenbury Primary School is at Dalling Road, Hammersmith, London, W6 0BA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)