Brook Field Primary School

Primary
Academy
Ages 4 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Cartwright Drive, Shaw, Swindon, SN5 5SBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Brook Field Primary School is a primary school in Swindon for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 90 schools in Swindon. It ranks 27th of 64 primary schools in Swindon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2014.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 15 January 2014, report published 5 February 2014

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 11 March 2025

Pupils at Brook Field Primary school are immersed in a culture of aspiration and shared success. The school has designed an ambitious and stimulating curriculum that opens pupils' eyes to the world around them. Staff have high expectations for all. These are realised. Pupils have a high level of commitment to their learning. Pupils attend well and are safe. They trust staff to support and guide them. Pupils know that staff will help them if they have any worries. Pupils behave well. Adults model positive relationships to pupils. The main playground is a hive of activity. Pupils socialise well and get along together. Other outside areas give pupils the chance for periods of calm. School councillors and house captains take pride in their leadership roles. Through these roles pupils develop a sense of responsibility. All pupils benefit from the many exciting opportunities the school offers. For example, pupils participate in civic art and history exhibitions, which build a sense of citizenship and agency. Pupils have rich and varied opportunities to develop their wider talents and interests, through a wealth of clubs. They benefit from visitors to school, such as athletes and authors, who inspire them and enhance their learning.

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

60 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths70%

70%, 8 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths7%

7%, 1 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score105

105, 1 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

410 pupils on roll, with places for 420

Eligible for free school meals9.5%

9.5%, 17 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language12%

12%, 9.6 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support7.6%

7.6%, 7.2 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.2%

2.2%, 3.8 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Brook Field Primary School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Shaw Ridge Primary School	0.5 miles	Ofsted: Good	70% met the expected standard
Peatmoor Community Primary School	0.5 miles	Ofsted: Good	44% met the expected standard
Tregoze Primary School	0.7 miles	Report card: Expected standard to strong standard	83% met the expected standard
Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy	0.7 miles	Ofsted judgements: Good	58% met the expected standard
Westlea Primary School	0.8 miles	Ofsted: Good	50% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: THE BLUE KITE ACADEMY TRUST
Age range: 4 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Nursery classes: No
Headteacher: Mrs Rachel Taylor
Phone: 01793874582
Website: brookfieldprimary.org (opens in a new tab)
Address: Cartwright Drive, Shaw, Swindon, SN5 5SB
Local authority: Swindon
URN: 147755

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.