Brookhill Nursery School, Barnet
Brookhill Nursery School is a nursery school for pupils aged 2 to 5 in Barnet. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in May 2023 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2013)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Brookhill Nursery School in detail
Who goes there
0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 8.9% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 3 pupils (2.4%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is New Barnet Station, about 660 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Crescent Road (EN4), 130 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 220 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 Barnet (370).
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoThis judgement is from November 2013, 12 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Outstanding.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's May 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Brookhill is a place where children love coming to school and learn through exciting, hands-on experiences. Staff create endless opportunities for exploration and discovery - from birdwatching in the garden to investigating the natural world through play. Every child receives exceptional support to help them grow and develop, with staff being particularly skilled at building children's language, confidence and understanding of the world around them.
Key Strengths
- Staff are highly skilled at using children's interests to engage them in meaningful play-based learning -
- Exceptional support for children's speech, language and communication development, including well-planned nurture and language groups -
- Children's behaviour is exemplary and they learn important life skills like empathy, sharing and cooperation -
- Staff expertly know when to let children explore independently and when to step in and extend their learning -
- Strong procedures for identifying and supporting children with special educational needs
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective - staff are well trained to identify concerns about children's welfare and leaders work with different professionals to help families access needed support.
Brookhill Nursery School continues to be an outstanding school where children arrive happily and are engaged in meaningful learning through play. Staff create a safe, exciting environment where children's imaginations flourish and they achieve highly.
At a Glance
0.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby nursery schools
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Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 47
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 47 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 5 serious and 41 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot.
10 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 Barnet is 53 (the median across 175 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
Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Barnet
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Barnet
Across Barnet council
Places available
4,618
Applications
3,998
Got 1st preference
72.7%
Got preferred school
93.2%
All secondary applications across Barnet council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
3
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
2.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
124
Total Pupils
66
Boys
58
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
4
Teachers
31.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,605
Mean salary
2026 data
Questions parents ask about Brookhill Nursery School
What is Brookhill Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Brookhill Nursery School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in May 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2013, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Brookhill Nursery School?
No fixed boundary. When Brookhill Nursery School is oversubscribed, Barnet allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Brookhill Nursery School?
Brookhill Nursery School has around 124 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Brookhill Nursery School?
Apply through Barnet's coordinated admissions process, naming Brookhill Nursery School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Brookhill Nursery School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 47 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 5 serious and 41 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot. 10 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 Barnet is 53 (the median across 175 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Brookhill Nursery School?
Brookhill Nursery School is at Brookhill Road, East Barnet, Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN4 8SD.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)