The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 87% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
87%
+25.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
+6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 429
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Trust
- CONNECT ALLIANCE TRUST
- Head
- Ms Jen Holden (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Brookburn Road, Chorlton-Cum-Hardy, Manchester, M21 8EH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChorlton CofE Primary School
Primary · 506m away
Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls
Independent · 539m away
Chorlton Park Primary
Primary · 890m away
Oswald Road Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Chorlton High School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Stretford Grammar School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Barlow Hall Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Loreto High School Chorlton
Secondary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Brookburn Community School's Ofsted rating?
Brookburn Community School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Brookburn Community School?
Brookburn Community School currently has 429 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Brookburn Community School take?
Brookburn Community School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Brookburn Community School?
Brookburn Community School is in Manchester, M21 8EH, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Brookburn Community School have a sixth form?
No, Brookburn Community School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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