Brookmead School recognised among the best nationally for disadvantaged pupils’ outcomes
Brookmead School is proud to announce that it has been nationally recognised for the outstanding achievements of its disadvantaged pupils at the end of the 2024/25 academic year.
Bridget Phillipson’s letter of congratulations confirms that Brookmead’s performance places it among the very best schools in the country.
Brookmead School is proud to announce that it has been nationally recognised for the outstanding achievements of its disadvantaged pupils at the end of the 2024/25 academic year. Bridget Phillipson’s letter of congratulations confirms that Brookmead’s performance places it among the very best schools in the country.
The letter states:
“Congratulations to you and your team on the excellent outcomes the disadvantaged pupils at Brookmead School achieved at the end of the 2024/25 academic year. Your school’s performance places it among the very best nationally, and this is a significant achievement. This success reflects the dedication of your staff and the hard work of your pupils.”
This success reflects Brookmead’s vision of “Bringing Learning to Learning” and its values: Together We Inspire, Challenge, Achieve. Central to the school’s ethos is the belief that every child can succeed when supported with high expectations, nurturing care, and creative, engaging learning experiences.
Each year group at Brookmead benefits from dedicated nurture areas, ensuring pupils’ wellbeing and readiness to learn. The school brings learning to life through curriculum-linked workshops, educational trips, author visits, Forest School, and a creative curriculum designed to inspire curiosity and achievement.
Brookmead was also recently inspected by Ofsted in May 2025, which highlighted outstanding behaviour, personal development, and an outstanding Early Years Department.
Commenting on the recognition, Headteacher, Esther Taylor said:
“We are incredibly proud that we have been able to give our disadvantaged pupils the best possible opportunities to achieve their potential. This is a testament to the high expectations, nurture, and creativity at Brookmead School, and to the dedication of all our staff. Our vision of bringing learning to life and life to learning is at the heart of everything we do, and this achievement reflects the commitment of our whole school community to excellence.”
Brookmead’s success demonstrates what can be achieved when ambition, care, and inspiration come together. The school continues to offer every child the opportunity to thrive academically, socially, and personally, preparing them for the next stage of their learning journey.