The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
1%
-7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 323
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 28.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Mandeep Barton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Elm Drive, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN8 0RX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBrookland Infant and Nursery School
Primary · Very close
Haileybury Turnford
Secondary · Very close
Churchfield Church of England Academy
Primary · 605m away
Burleigh Primary School
Primary · 940m away
Arlesdene Nursery School and Pre-School
Nursery · 1.1km away
Downfield Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Goffs - Churchgate Academy
Secondary · 1.6km away
St Paul's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Brookland Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Brookland Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Brookland Junior School?
Brookland Junior School currently has 323 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Brookland Junior School take?
Brookland Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Brookland Junior School?
Brookland Junior School is in Waltham Cross, EN8 0RX, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Brookland Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Brookland Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
Premium school profiles
Researching a selective school?
We hold deep admissions intelligence on the UK's top selective schools — exam breakdowns, interview formats, and parent strategy briefs.