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Brookes School, Lower School, Bury St Edmunds IP28

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 school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective intake.
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).

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.
80% of pupils go on to a selective local grammar or independent secondary 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).

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