Brooksward School

StatePrimary+ Nursery

GoodPrimaryAges 0–11316 pupils

Tower Drive, Neath Hill, MK14 6JZWebsite01908605605

Good316 pupilsAges 0–11

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Pupils316

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

0 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

316 / 315 (100%)

Avg Class Size

~29*

Head Teacher

Miss Jen Swain

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Feb 2023

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 76%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

4.5%

Absence rate

Avg 6.2%

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

4.5%vs 6.2% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate4.5%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence12.1%

National avg: 13.7%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support 11.1%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans 1.6%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication17 (43%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty7 (18%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder6 (15%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health3 (8%)

Specific Learning Difficulty2 (5%)

Hearing Impairment1 (3%)

Physical Disability1 (3%)

Visual Impairment1 (3%)

Not Assessed1 (3%)

Severe Learning Difficulty1 (3%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE) 17

Teaching assistants (FTE)13

Support staff (FTE)19

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils316

Free school meals 23.7%

English as additional language 43.4%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British30.1%

White Other19.3%

Black African11.1%

Asian Other9.8%

Pakistani4.7%

Chinese3.5%

Mixed White & Caribbean3.5%

Indian3.2%

Other2.5%

Black Other2.5%

Mixed Other2.5%

Mixed White & Asian2.5%

Bangladeshi1.9%

Unclassified1.6%

Mixed White & African1.3%

2024-25

Spending Per Pupil

£2,380

total expenditure per pupil

£-5,020 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£1,249

Support staff£569

Premises£123

Energy£39

Learning resources£72

Income per pupil£2,584

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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