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Brookfield Community School

State school · Chesterfield, S40 3NS
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,168 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,168 ·
Local authority
Derbyshire County Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Keith Hirst

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Old Hall Junior School 33 %
Walton Holymoorside Primary School 21 %
OtherUnkn 14 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Brampton Primary School 10 %
Brockwell Junior School 10 %
Abercrombie Primary School 8 %
Highfield Hall Primary School 3 %
Deer Park Primary School 2 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
75%
LA avg.
65%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
58%
LA avg.
44%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A level - Average points score (2024)

School
31.75
LA avg.
32.51
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
64
Number of teachers
18:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

1.3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
12.9 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,168
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Requires improvement

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Contact the school

Address

Chatsworth Road
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S40 3NS
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Telephone: 01246 568115

Email: enquiries@brookfield.derbyshire.sch.uk

Website: http://www.brookfieldcs.org.uk

Local authority: Derbyshire County Council

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School data & information Brookfield Community School Chatsworth Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 3NS
1,168 Pupil numbers
19.9 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
3 % Pupils whose first language is not English
18:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
64 Number of teachers
14 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
58%
LA avg.
44%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
52.20
LA avg.
44.60
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.35 Score Above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 6
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 10 7
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 59 6
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 45 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 177 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 135 6
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 38 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 79 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 170 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 176 6
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 6
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 7
Dance GCSE (9-1) Full Course 8 6
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 59 6
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 66 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 59 6
Art & Design (Textiles) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 6
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 38 6

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
10.8%
LA avg.
14.5%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
31.75
LA avg.
32.51
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 16 B
Psychology GCE A level 40 C
Physics GCE A level 9 B
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 6 B
Mathematics GCE A level 26 B
History GCE A level 26 B
Government and Politics GCE A level 5 B
Geography GCE A level 24 B
English Language GCE A level 6 B
Economics GCE A level 19 B
Design and Technology (Product Design) GCE A level 7 B
Chemistry GCE A level 15 B
Biology GCE A level 28 B
Art and Design (Textiles) GCE A level 9 A
Art and Design (Photography) GCE A level 11 B
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 12 A

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Brookfield Community School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

1.3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
12.9 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Requires improvement
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