Brookside Primary School
School Green, East Leake, Loughborough, LE12 6LGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Brookside Primary School is a primary school in Loughborough for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 364 schools in Nottinghamshire. It ranks 4th of 34 primary schools in Loughborough. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 20 November 2014, report published 12 December 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 November 2024
Pupils thrive at this inclusive and nurturing school. The school has the highest expectations of every pupil. The curriculum is thoroughly planned and sequenced. Staff teach the curriculum very well. The school provides many rich learning opportunities for all pupils. Pupils are happy and safe here. They talk with such enthusiasm about school life. From the early years to Year 6, pupils' behaviour in class, around the school and at breaktimes is exceptional. Pupils' relationships with each other and adults are strong and caring. They treat one another with the highest levels of respect and courtesy. Pupils have the freedom to express themselves as individuals. Pupils are well prepared to become the active citizens and leaders of the future. They have an active voice in the school's pupil parliament. Pupils perform charity work in the local community and take care of the environment. Pupils develop their talents and interests in music and sport, including an annual Ultimate Frisbee tournament. Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the school. One parent represented the views of others by saying, 'I couldn't have asked for a better start to my children's education. I have nothing but praise for the headteacher and his staff.'
What the school should improve
- The range of literature used across the curriculum to promote reading is not as broad as it needs to be. As a result, pupils do not have as much opportunity as they could to experience different types of texts or to develop a secure understanding of texts that explore other cultures and traditions. The school should ensure that pupils have access to a wide range of texts in the English curriculum and in other subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
42 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
319 pupils on roll, with places for 315
Schools near Brookside Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millside Spencer Academy | 0.3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 73% met the expected standard |
| Lantern Lane Primary and Nursery School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Costock CofE Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | 36% met the expected standard |
| Gotham Primary School | 3 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 48% met the expected standard |
| Bunny CofE Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 100% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- EQUALS TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Gary Kenny
- Phone
- 01509820001
- Address
- School Green, East Leake, Loughborough, LE12 6LG
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- URN
- 146491
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.