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Brooklands Primary School, London

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Brooklands Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in London, part of Maritime Academy Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 654th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 6,591st of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.2 first-choice applications for every place. It was 91% full in 2025.

SATs results
In line with England
Ofsted
Good (2024)
Demand
Oversubscribed
Attendance
In line with England
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Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days

Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Greenwich (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.

Data last updated 26 Oct 2026

Brooklands Primary School in detail

Brooklands Primary School in its own words

In its own words: "Providing a broad and balanced creative curriculum, designed specifically to our context and children, encouraging them to be curious. Creating a culture of excellence in all aspects of learning, both in the classroom and in the wider world. Valuing our well-being and acknowledging the importance of caring for yourself and others."

From the headteacher's welcome: "We are delighted to welcome you to Brooklands Primary School. We are a friendly, diverse and inclusive school in Blackheath, with a village feel and strong community links. We believe in a holistic approach to education, focusing on all aspects of development alongside academic achievement through our rich and creative curriculum."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, gymnastics, dance, ballet, robotics and art.

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.

Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)

Source: The school's own website

Results

In 2025, 93% of Year 6 pupils at Brooklands Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 64% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 82% and 81% in Greenwich and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 88% in reading and 88% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

Getting a place at Brooklands Primary School

For September 2026 entry, 36 families put Brooklands Primary School as their first choice and 169 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.2 first choices for every place. 10 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

Admissions history and your chances at Brooklands Primary School

Compared with nearby schools

The nearest other state primary schools to Brooklands Primary School are Wingfield Primary School (0.3 miles, Outstanding, 86% reading, 85% maths); John Ball Primary School (0.6 miles, Outstanding, 89% reading, 78% maths); St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School (0.7 miles, Outstanding, 81% reading, 85% maths); and Kidbrooke Park Primary School (0.7 miles, 88% reading, 87% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Brooklands Primary School.

Wingfield Primary SchoolJohn Ball Primary SchoolSt Margaret's Lee CofE Primary SchoolKidbrooke Park Primary School

The trust

Brooklands Primary School is one of 13 schools run by Maritime Academy Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 67% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

All 13 schools in Maritime Academy Trust

Who goes there

In 2026, 32 pupils (13.7%) received SEN support and 5 (2.1%) 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.

Staffing

Brooklands Primary School had 12 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

Getting there

The nearest railway station is Kidbrooke Rail Station, about 660 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).

1 bus stop is within a five-minute walk; the closest is Wingfield School (->s), 360 metres away.

Suspensions and exclusions

Brooklands Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

Secondary schools nearby

The secondary schools closest to Brooklands Primary School are Thomas Tallis School (0.3 miles); Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham (0.8 miles); St Matthew Academy (0.8 miles); and Leigh Academy Blackheath (1 mile).

Thomas Tallis SchoolTrinity Church of England School, LewishamSt Matthew AcademyLeigh Academy Blackheath

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; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics

Location

Likely (~394m)Possible (~563m)Unlikely (~732m)

Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Joanne Wilkinson- Tabi
Pupils:233
LA:Greenwich
Phone:02088528210
Address:Medebourne Close, Casterbridge Road, London, SE3 9AB
Trust:MARITIME ACADEMY TRUST (13 schools)
Status:open
Opened:1 September 2016

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 3 years ago
Good

Overall

Good

Quality of Education

Good

Behaviour & Attitudes

Good

Personal Development

Outstanding

Leadership & Management

Good

Early Years

Inspected 24 January 2024View full report
URN:143210
UKPRN:10057784
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Eltham and Chislehurst
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

Ofsted rated this school Good at its January 2024 inspection.

Rated Outstanding for

Leadership & management.

Rated Good for

Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Early years.

At a Glance

20.2%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

Yes

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2024/25

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading+5ppMaths-24ppWriting+3pp

Reading has improved from 88% to 93% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 88% to 64% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 75% (2024 to 2025).

Class Sizes

17.9

Avg class size

28.3

Infant (KS1)

28.3

KS2

13

Total classes

2025/26 academic year

How Does This School Compare?

Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools

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Before and after school care

Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Brooklands Primary School.

  • Super Camps - Blackheath640m away · Not yet graded
  • Kumon Kidbrooke Study Centre690m away · Not yet graded
  • Munchkin Sports Blackheath Prep After School Care940m away · Not yet graded

Getting There

Train Stations

Kidbrooke Rail Station
664m · 11 min walk
Kidbrooke (Entrance)
671m · 11 min walk
Blackheath (Entrance)
675m · 11 min walk

Bus Stops

Wingfield School (->S)
362m · 6 min walk
Moorehead Way / Pinto Way (->S)
513m · 8 min walk
Moorehead Way / Weigall Road (->N)
593m · 10 min walk
Cranfield Walk (Stop L)
606m · 10 min walk
Kidbrooke Park Road / Aldi Store (Stop D)
633m · 10 min walk

Free school transport

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Safety and surroundings

Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)

Collisions
4
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Children hurt
1

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 4 slight.

1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.

2 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 Greenwich is 52 (the median across 108 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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Your chances of a place at Brooklands Primary School

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  • Applications, first choices and offers at Brooklands Primary School for 2017 to 2026 entry.
  • How many families in Greenwich got their first choice, and how often appeals there succeed.
  • The nearest state schools to your home, with Ofsted rating, demand and last distance offered where published.
  • Key dates for September 2027 entry and how to apply.

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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

91%

Near capacity

191 pupils

210 places

19 spare places in 2025

2025, DfE school capacity data

Area Demand Pressure - London

Low pressure
New homes approved:114,409
Projected new pupils:28,602

Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London

Across Greenwich council

Low demand council-wide0.85 applications per place

Places available

3,431

Applications

2,921

Got 1st preference

89.3%

Got preferred school

98.6%

All primary applications across Greenwich council (2026/27), not just this school.

This school: Oversubscribed

Inspection History(2)

24 January 2024
Quality of EducationGood
Behaviour & AttitudesGood
Personal DevelopmentGood
Leadership & ManagementOutstanding
Early YearsGood
1 May 2012
Outstanding
Leadership & ManagementOutstanding

SEND & SEN Provision

SEN Overview

32

SEN Support

5

EHC Plans

15.9%

of Total Pupils

2026 academic year

Provision & Specialist Facilities

No specialist provision recorded

Pupils by Need Type

Speech, Language & Communication9
Autistic Spectrum Disorder7
Other7
Social, Emotional & Mental Health5
Hearing Impairment1
Visual Impairment1
Physical Disability1
EHC Plan
SEN Support

Pupil Demographics

Ethnicity

White British
30.9%
Asian
2.6%
Black
11.2%
Mixed
28.8%
Chinese
1.3%
Other
3.0%
Unclassified
2.6%

2026 academic year

Key Indicators

Free School Meals20.2%
English as Additional Language17.2%

233

Total Pupils

128

Boys

105

Girls

2026 academic year

Workforce

12

Teachers

19.4:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

£55,195

Mean salary

2026 data

School Funding

£6,629

Per pupil

£1393k

Total funding

£53k

Pupil premium

Deprivation£107,072
EAL funding£9,197
Lump sum£171,859

2025-26 financial year allocations

Pupil Absence
2024/25

5.6%

Overall absence

13.4%

Persistent absence

187

Enrolments

Authorised3.7%
Unauthorised1.9%
Persistent (10%+)13.4%
Severe (50%+)1.1%

Absence trend

4.5%
18/19
2.8%
20/21
5.3%
21/22
5.5%
22/23
5.5%
23/24
5.6%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

Questions parents ask about Brooklands Primary School

What are SATs results like at Brooklands Primary School?

Of the pupils at Brooklands Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 93% reached the expected standard in reading and 64% did so in maths.

What is Brooklands Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Brooklands Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in January 2024. At its previous graded inspection in 2012 it was rated Outstanding.

What is the catchment area for Brooklands Primary School?

No fixed boundary. When Brooklands Primary School is oversubscribed, Greenwich allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.

Is it hard to get a place at Brooklands Primary School?

Brooklands Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 91% of its 210 places.

How big are the classes at Brooklands Primary School?

Classes at Brooklands Primary School average 17.9 pupils (2025/26).

How many pupils go to Brooklands Primary School?

Brooklands Primary School has around 233 pupils on roll. 20% are eligible for free school meals.

What is attendance like at Brooklands Primary School?

5.6% of sessions were missed at Brooklands Primary School in 2024/25. 13.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).

How do I apply to Brooklands Primary School?

Apply through Greenwich's coordinated admissions process, naming Brooklands 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 Brooklands Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?

Ofsted's childcare register lists 3 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Brooklands Primary School: Super Camps - Blackheath (640m away, registered, not yet graded), Kumon Kidbrooke Study Centre (690m away, registered, not yet graded) and Munchkin Sports Blackheath Prep After School Care (940m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.

How many road collisions happen near Brooklands Primary School?

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 4 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 2 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 Greenwich is 52 (the median across 108 schools, same distance and years).

Where is Brooklands Primary School?

Brooklands Primary School is at Medebourne Close, Casterbridge Road, London, SE3 9AB.

Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)

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