Brookfield Primary Academy, Sutton
Brookfield Primary Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Sutton, part of Leo Academy Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in October 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 6th-highest of the 11 schools in Sutton with published results, and 1,757th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 101% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2019)
- 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 Sutton (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Brookfield Primary Academy in detail
Brookfield Primary Academy in its own words
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 91% of Year 6 pupils at Brookfield Primary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 88% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 81% and 82% in Sutton and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (86% in reading, 92% in maths).
Getting a place at Brookfield Primary Academy
For September 2026 entry, 38 families put Brookfield Primary Academy as their first choice and 145 named it as one of their preferences, for 40 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 Brookfield Primary Academy
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Brookfield Primary Academy are St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School (0.3 miles); Cheam Park Farm Primary Academy (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 86% reading, 86% maths); Aragon Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 90% reading, 94% maths); and Westbourne Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 93% reading, 94% maths).
Brookfield Primary Academy's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.
St Cecilia's Catholic Primary SchoolCheam Park Farm Primary AcademyAragon Primary SchoolWestbourne Primary School
The trust
Brookfield Primary Academy is one of 13 schools run by Leo Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 83% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
What parents say
60 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Brookfield Primary Academy (as of September 2025): 77% would recommend the school, 92% say their child is happy there and 53% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (95%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (53%).
Who goes there
12.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 50.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (33%), White British (32%) and Mixed (12%).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Sutton Common Station, about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Stonecot Hill / Garth Road, 180 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 209 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Sutton (324).
Suspensions and exclusions
Brookfield Primary Academy recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Brookfield Primary Academy are Glenthorne High School (0.6 miles) and Cheam High School (0.9 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; 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 · 2 years agoThis judgement is from July 2019, 7 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school has improved significantly.
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Pupils at this school flourish in a warm and nurturing environment. Staff value and support them every day. Pupils know that adults in school care about them. Any concerns are addressed swiftly and thoughtfully. This creates an environment where every pupil feels safe, happy, and fully supported.
Pupils' behaviour is excellent, in class and around the school. They listen carefully to their teachers, follow instructions, and stay focused during lessons. Disruption to learning is rare because pupils know what is expected of them, and they want to do their best. Pupils are respectful, creating a calm and positive school atmosphere.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school's curriculum has been carefully designed to help all pupils to develop an excellent understanding of the subjects that they study. Its structure builds skills and knowledge step by step. For example, in history, pupils learn about historical periods such as the Stone Age and the Anglo-Saxons in order. This helps them to understand the chronology of events and to make contrasts and connections. The curriculum emphasises the development of pupils' language and vocabulary. For example, in computing, pupils show deep understanding of the concepts of 'algorithm' and 'debug'. Similarly, in science, pupils accurately use subject-specific vocabulary like 'solvents' and 'mixtures.'
Pupils at this school learn key skills and knowledge early in their education, setting them up for success. From when they start in early years, children receive expert phonics teaching. Those who need extra help with phonics are well supported and catch up quickly. As a result, most pupils can read fluently by the end of Year 2. Children in early years also develop a strong understanding of number. This strong foundation leads to excellent outcomes in mathematics. When pupils reach Year 6, they can tackle complex calculations with confidence.
From Ofsted's October 2024 ungraded inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its July 2019 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
12.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
60 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 86% to 91% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 92% to 88% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 89% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.2
Avg class size
24.7
Infant (KS1)
31.3
KS2
13
Total classes
7 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Brookfield Primary Academy
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Before and after school care
Brookfield Primary Academy is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Source: Free breakfast clubs: schools on the programme, Department for Education Free breakfast clubs in Sutton
Term dates
Brookfield Primary Academy is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Sutton's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Brookfield Primary Academy from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Brookfield Primary Academy is in Sutton; for families living there:
Apply to Sutton for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 50
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 9
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 50 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 9 serious and 41 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
8 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 Sutton is 39 (the median across 74 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.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
421 pupils
420 places
1 pupil over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Sutton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Sutton
Across Sutton council
Places available
2,445
Applications
2,159
Got 1st preference
92.1%
Got preferred school
99.7%
All primary applications across Sutton council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
70
SEN Support
21
EHC Plans
20.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
450
Total Pupils
231
Boys
219
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
22
Teachers
20.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,462
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,464
Per pupil
£2426k
Total funding
£91k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.1%
Overall absence
11.5%
Persistent absence
384
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
Brookfield Primary Academy
Questions parents ask about Brookfield Primary Academy
What are SATs results like at Brookfield Primary Academy?
Of the pupils at Brookfield Primary Academy who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 91% reached the expected standard in reading and 88% did so in maths.
What is Brookfield Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Brookfield Primary Academy's most recent Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in July 2019, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Brookfield Primary Academy?
No fixed boundary. When Brookfield Primary Academy is oversubscribed, Sutton allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Brookfield Primary Academy?
Brookfield Primary Academy was full in 2025, at 100% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Brookfield Primary Academy?
Classes at Brookfield Primary Academy average 28.2 pupils (2025/26). 7 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Brookfield Primary Academy?
Brookfield Primary Academy has around 450 pupils on roll. 13% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Brookfield Primary Academy?
5.1% of sessions were missed at Brookfield Primary Academy in 2024/25. 11.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Brookfield Primary Academy?
Apply through Sutton's coordinated admissions process, naming Brookfield Primary Academy 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 Brookfield Primary Academy have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Brookfield Primary Academy is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school.
How many road collisions happen near Brookfield Primary Academy?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 50 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 9 serious and 41 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 8 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 Sutton is 39 (the median across 74 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Brookfield Primary Academy?
Brookfield Primary Academy is at Ridge Road, North Cheam, Sutton, Surrey, SM3 9LY.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)