The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
28% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 192
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 38.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Head
- Mr Daniel Orme (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
May 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Rostherne Avenue, Great Sutton, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH66 2EE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Saviour's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 552m away
Pooltown Community Junior School
Primary · 656m away
The Bridge Short Stay School
Pupil referral unit · 673m away
The Acorns Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 764m away
Hinderton School
Special school · 889m away
Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy
Secondary · 890m away
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
Primary · 946m away
Archers Brook SEMH Residential School
Special school · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Brookside Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Brookside Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Brookside Primary School?
Brookside Primary School currently has 192 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Brookside Primary School take?
Brookside Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Brookside Primary School?
Brookside Primary School is in Ellesmere Port, CH66 2EE, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Brookside Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Brookside Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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