The short version
Above-average SATs results. 79% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 83% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
83%
+21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
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.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 307
- Capacity
- 79%
- FSM
- 17.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Buckinghamshire
- Head
- Mrs Esther Taylor (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
December 2019 | School Inspection
Short inspection
November 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
High Street, Ivinghoe, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 9EX
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Brookmead School's Ofsted rating?
Brookmead School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Brookmead School?
Brookmead School currently has 307 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Brookmead School take?
Brookmead School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Brookmead School?
Brookmead School is in Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9EX, in the Buckinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Brookmead School have a sixth form?
No, Brookmead School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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