Brookburn Community School
Brookburn Road, Chorlton-Cum-Hardy, Manchester, M21 8EHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Brookburn Community School is a primary school in Manchester for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 209 schools in Manchester. It ranks 20th of 250 primary schools in Manchester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 28 February 2024, report published 25 April 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 February 2024
Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well in all aspects of their development. The school's vision for inspiring and nurturing pupils runs like a golden thread through all of its work. Pupils, and children in the early years, come into school with smiles on their faces, happy to see their friends and staff. Pupils typically behave well during lessons. The atmosphere in classrooms is calm and purposeful. Pupils trust that staff will help them with any worries or concerns that they may have. Most pupils strive to be the best that they can be. They are polite, respectful and well mannered. The school has high expectations for pupils' academic achievement. Most pupils, including those with SEND, achieve well and enjoy their lessons. Many pupils develop a passion for learning. For example, in history, they relish the opportunity to learn about the legacy of their local area. Pupils spoke enthusiastically about the trips and experiences in which they take part. The activities that are on offer include karate and a comedy club. Pupils said that groups such as the school's rock band provide purpose to their learning and inspire them to play a musical instrument.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, curriculum content needs to be refined. This means that, from time to time, staff are not sure what the most important knowledge is and in what order it should be taught. For some pupils this impacts on how well their learning builds over time. The school should hone its curriculum thinking in these subject areas so that pupils make stronger connections between earlier learning and new content.
- There have been several recent changes to the school's curriculum design. At times, some teachers do not deliver the new subject content as well as intended. This means that the experiences of pupils sometimes vary across classes and subjects. The school should ensure that staff are suitably supported to deliver the intended curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
54 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
427 pupils on roll, with places for 476
Schools near Brookburn Community School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chorlton CofE Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 82% met the expected standard |
| Chorlton Park Primary | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Oswald Road Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| St John's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Barlow Hall Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- CONNECT ALLIANCE TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Ms Jen Holden
- Phone
- 01618818880
- Address
- Brookburn Road, Chorlton-Cum-Hardy, Manchester, M21 8EH
- Local authority
- Manchester
- URN
- 144131
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.