Flempton Road, Risby, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP28 6QJ
10 simple reasons to choose Brookes School, Lower School
Independent prep school and nursery in Risby, Bury St Edmunds.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day and boarding school. Less than 5% of pupils board, 0% are full boarders and 0% are weekly or flexi boarders. Boarding starts from Year 5.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Very small school, with less than one class per year (combined year groups).
Junior division of Brookes Cambridge, an all-through school to age 16.
Fees range from £2,450 (Rec) to £2,950 per term (2020/21). Full boarding fees are £7,850 per term.
10 better reasons to choose Brookes School, Lower School
Schoolsmith Score®; 75.
One of the best independent prep schools in Bury St Edmunds and one of the 4 best primary schools for 7 miles.
On average, 10.3 pupils per class and 7.8 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
At the end of Year 6, 80% of Brookes Lower School pupils move to a local grammar or independent secondary school. 20% move up to the senior school.
School teaches using Montessori methods including learning through play, project based learning and the "Five Great Lessons".
Specialist teachers for sport, music and languages throughout, and for art, DT and science from Year 3.
School uses an integrated/creative curriculum for all year groups. Curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 15 different sports.
Art and music are taught as discrete curricular subjects to all pupils. Choir and one or two instrument ensembles. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
As the junior school to Brookes Cambridge, pupils can expect access to specialised teaching and facilities, as well as eventual progression to the senior school.
Find another school near Brookes School, Lower School
Independent Prep Schools
South Lee School (5.9 miles); Culford Preparatory School (6.3 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Brookes Cambridge (0 miles); Culford School (6.3 miles); Thetford Grammar School (15.9 miles).
State Senior Schools
Bury St Edmunds County Upper School (3.7 miles); St Benedict's Catholic School (3.8 miles); King Edward VI Church of England Voluntary Controlled Upper School (4 miles).