Brookland Infant and Nursery School
Hill Top, Hampstead Garden Suburb, Hill Top, Hampstead Garden Suburb, NW11 6EJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Brookland Infant and Nursery School is a primary school in Barnet for ages 3 to 7. It is one of the 170 schools in Barnet. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 May 2024, report published 26 June 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 8 May 2024
Brookland Infant and Nursery School is an inclusive school. The right of everyone to be respected and included is central to the ethos and reflected in the school's motto of 'Be Kind, Grow Together, Learn Forever'. The school's values of courage, respect, friendship, tolerance, honesty and responsibility are woven throughout school life. Parents and carers are highly appreciative of all the school has to offer and its prominent place within the community. Pupils are kept safe. They know there are lots of trusted adults who look after them. Pupils are typically kind to each other and know they can report any concerns they might have to get the help they need. They understand the 'golden rules' for behaviour and follow these consistently in class. Pupils generally achieve well. Expectations for learning are clear. These are embedded in some subjects, but are not as strong across other aspects of the curriculum. Pupils are typically well prepared for the next stage of their education. Pupils have extensive opportunities to take on additional leadership roles. They apply for the 'jobs' on offer, understanding that this is an important and fair part of securing a role. This prepares them well for life beyond school and their future aspirations.
What the school should improve
- In some aspects of the curriculum beyond English and mathematics, assessment is not used with consistent precision to identify and address any errors or misconceptions in pupils' knowledge. As a result, some pupils develop a less secure body of knowledge in these subjects. The school should ensure that appropriate training and support is provided so that the curriculum is implemented consistently and impacts well on pupils' learning and achievement.
- The oversight of some subjects is not as robust as it should be. As a result, aspects that need further development are not consistently identified and acted on. The school should carry out its plans to ensure that subject leaders are supported to check the implementation of the curriculum and its impact on pupils' achievement.
Pupil numbers and mix
283 pupils on roll, with places for 322
Schools near Brookland Infant and Nursery School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookland Junior School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 82% met the expected standard |
| St Theresa's Catholic Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Akiva School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 86% met the expected standard |
| Garden Suburb Infant School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Garden Suburb Junior School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Brenda McCafferty
- Phone
- 02083466824
- Address
- Hill Top, Hampstead Garden Suburb, Hill Top, Hampstead Garden Suburb, NW11 6EJ
- Local authority
- Barnet
- URN
- 101263
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.