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Brookfield Community School
Chatsworth Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 3NS, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
71.8 / 100
Top 28%
Better than 72% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,168
Capacity
1,110
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted in April 2023, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 50.8, placing it in the top 26% nationally. A commendable 78% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 71% progress to university, with 19% attending top-third institutions. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 93% recommending the school, indicating a strong community support. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 22%, which may be a consideration for some families.
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Last inspected: 18 April 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 50.8 | Top 26% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 78% | Top 19% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 58% | Top 21% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 22% | Bottom 35% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 15% | Bottom 35% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 71% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 19% | Average |
Based on 108 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (14 responses)
★★★★4.1
Good range of subjects
100%
My child feels safe
93%
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
Behaviour is good
93%
I'd recommend this school
93%
Progress is communicated
93%
My child is happy
86%
My child makes good progress
86%
School supports development
86%
School has high expectations
86%
School keeps me informed
79%
School responds to concerns
57%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.4%
White Other3.7%
Mixed Other1.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Black African0.6%
Asian Indian0.5%
Other0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Asian Other0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Black Other0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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53.23190, -1.47052 · S40 3NS
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN136548
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.brookfieldcs.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Brookfield Community School rated by Ofsted?
Brookfield Community School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 April 2023.
Is Brookfield Community School a good school?
Brookfield Community School scores 71.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 28% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Brookfield Community School?
Based on 14 Ofsted Parent View responses, Brookfield Community School receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Brookfield Community School in GCSEs?
Brookfield Community School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.8. 78% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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