Brook Community Primary School
Spelders Hill, Ashford, TN25 5PB
Pupils
75
Ages
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils
75
Headteacher
Ellen McCabe
Type
Primary
Ofsted
Good
Faith
None
Local authority
Kent
About Brook Community Primary School
Brook Community Primary School is a primary school in Brook, Ashford, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. It admits both boys and girls.
Learning and school life
The curriculum is designed for pupils in the school's age range.
SEND and information for families
This is a mainstream school. Parents should check the school's latest admissions policy and SEN information report for current details.
Ofsted inspection
Overall effectiveness
Last inspection: 16 May 2023
Quality of Education
How well pupils are taught and what they learn
Behaviour and Attitudes
How pupils behave and their attitude to learning
Personal Development
Support for pupils' wider growth and wellbeing
Leadership and Management
How well the school is run
Early Years
Quality of nursery and Reception
School admissions
No entrance test - you apply through your council
Brook Community Primary School does not run its own entrance test. Places are allocated by Kent County Council using published oversubscription criteria - usually looked-after children, siblings, distance from the school, and (for faith schools) faith criteria.
Official links
Dates and criteria change each year - always confirm with the school and Kent County Council. KCC school admissions →
How to apply
1. Apply through your council (autumn term before Reception)
Complete the Primary Common Application Form on the Kent County Council website by mid-January - for September 2026 entry the window ran from Friday 7 November 2025 to Thursday 15 January 2026, and offers were emailed on Thursday 16 April 2026.
2. National Offer Day (mid-April)
You'll be told your allocated school by email - for 2026 entry KCC emailed offers on Thursday 16 April 2026 after 4pm, with offers visible online from 5pm.
3. Accept and, if needed, appeal
Accept your place by the given date. If you didn't get your preferred school, you have the right to appeal.
4. In-year admissions
Moving mid-year? Apply directly through Kent County Council's in-year admissions team, or in some cases direct to the school.
Didn't get a place? You can appeal
If Brook Community Primary School is not offered on National Offer Day, you can appeal the decision. The appeal is heard by an independent panel and is free to submit.
How to appeal a school offerSchool results & attendance
KS2 results
A-Level results
N/A
Attendance
Free school meals
SEND
We are currently working with the school to provide more in-depth SEND information. In the meantime, visit the school's SEND information page for further SEND information.
Wraparound & nursery
Nursery
No
Breakfast club
Yes
After-school club
Yes
Brook Community Primary School term dates
Autumn 1 · 2026
The school has published a 2026-27 calendar
Frequently asked
What type of school is Brook Community Primary School?
Brook Community Primary School is a maintained primary school. It admits both boys and girls.
What age range does Brook Community Primary School cover?
Brook Community Primary School serves pupils aged 4 to 11.
What SEND support does Brook Community Primary School offer?
Brook Community Primary School is a mainstream school. Check the school's SEN information report or contact the SENCO for current support details.
What is Brook Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Brook Community Primary School Good after its inspection on 16 May 2023.
Where is Brook Community Primary School?
Brook Community Primary School is at Spelders Hill, Brook, Ashford, Kent, TN25 5PB.
About this information. Compiled from published sources including the Department for Education, Ofsted and the school's own website. Last reviewed July 2026.
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