Brooklands Primary School, Nr Manningtree

In its own words: "We strive to make learning fun and a natural part of life for our children. We want children to become confident and independent learners with inquiring minds, and develop as individuals to their full potential; therefore, we expect them to give their best in all that they do."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football and drama.

The school runs after-school care until 6:00pm.

In 2025, 85% of Year 6 pupils at Brooklands Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 85% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 72% in Suffolk and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 97% in reading and 88% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 39 families put Brooklands Primary School as their first choice and 60 named it as one of their preferences, for 41 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Brooklands Primary School are Highfields Primary School (1.4 miles, Outstanding, 81% reading, 83% maths); Stourview Church of England Primary Academy (1.6 miles); Lawford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (1.9 miles, Good, 88% reading, 91% maths); and Bentley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (2.2 miles, Good, 78% reading, 56% maths).

Brooklands Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 2 schools.

Brooklands Primary School is one of 7 schools run by Orwell Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 59% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

10.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 4.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 34 pupils (12.7%) received SEN support and 6 (2.2%) 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.

The nearest railway station is Mistley Rail Station, about 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Merriam Close (opposite), 30 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 7 crimes within a mile of the school, most often vehicle crime, violence and sexual offences and burglary. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Suffolk (32).

In 2024/25, Brooklands Primary School issued 4 suspensions, 1.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.