Cartwright Drive, Shaw, Swindon, Wiltshire SN5 5SB
10 simple reasons to choose Brook Field Primary School
State primary school (academy converter) in Shaw, Swindon.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Brook Field Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 68.
One of the best state primary schools in Swindon and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 3 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 30 pupils per class and 25.7 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 22% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
Subjects are taught separately and co-ordinated by topic, with cross-curricular linking when appropriate. School offers a programme of day trips and visitors to enhance the curriculum. Residential trips for the senior pupils.
In the top 22% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. The school offers a handful of extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs. In recent years the school has enjoyed national tournament success in chess.
School offers PE and up to 10 seasonal sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2014.
Find another school near Brook Field Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
Cricklade Manor Prep School (5.7 miles); Pinewood School (8.9 miles).
State Primary Schools
Peatmoor Community Primary School (1.1 miles); Orchid Vale Primary School (2.8 miles); St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swindon (2.8 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Marlborough College (14.3 miles); St Mary's Calne (14.5 miles); Rendcomb College (18 miles).
State Senior Schools
Royal Wootton Bassett Academy (4.6 miles); Farmor's School (13.6 miles); Faringdon Community College (14.4 miles).