Brookfield Infant School
Swallow Road, Aylesford, ME20 6PY
Pupils
179
Ages
5 to 7
Gender
Mixed
Age range
5 to 7
Gender
Mixed
Pupils
179
Headteacher
Miss C Smith
Type
Primary
Ofsted
Good
Local authority
Kent
About Brookfield Infant School
Brookfield Infant School is a primary school in Larkfield, near Aylesford for children aged 5 to 7, teaching boys and girls. Around 179 pupils are on roll. It is a maintained school within the Kent local authority area. Miss C Smith leads the school.
Inspection at a glance
At its most recent Ofsted inspection on 19 April 2023, Brookfield Infant School was judged Good. The full inspection report is linked from this page so you can read the inspectors' own words.
How the school is performing
Overall absence stands at 5.4%, which is attendance of about 94.6% (2024/25). Around 23.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals. Figures come from the Department for Education's published school performance data and are shown in full further down this page.
Getting a place at Brookfield Infant School
You apply for a place at Brookfield Infant School on the primary common application form through Kent, with the national deadline of 15 January. Where there are more applications than places, the school's published oversubscription criteria decide who is offered a place, typically starting with looked-after children and siblings. There is no separate entrance assessment. Always check the current admissions policy on the school's own website before you apply, because criteria can change year to year.
SEND at a glance
Brookfield Infant School is a mainstream school, supporting pupils with SEND alongside their classmates through the graduated approach of assess, plan, do, review. The school's SEN information report is the authoritative source and is linked in the SEND section below.
Before and after school
For working families the school runs a breakfast club and an after-school club. Session times, costs and availability are set by the school, so confirm them before you rely on a place.
Brookfield Infant School contact details and location
You will find Brookfield Infant School at Swallow Road, Larkfield, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 6PY. The school office can be reached on 01732 840955. A map, directions and the school's own website link are on this page.
Ofsted inspection
Overall effectiveness
Last inspection: 19/04/2023
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
Brookfield Infant School admissions and catchment area
No entrance test - you apply on the common application form
Brookfield Infant School does not run its own entrance test. Places are allocated by Kent County Council using published oversubscription criteria. Oversubscription criteria usually cover 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 on the common application form (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 Brookfield Infant 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 offerBrookfield Infant School results and attendance
KS2 results
N/A
A-Level results
N/A
Attendance
Free school meals
SEND support at Brookfield Infant School
SEND setting
Mainstream school
For full details, visit the school's SEND information page.
Wraparound care and nursery at Brookfield Infant School
Nursery
No
Breakfast club
Yes
After-school club
Yes
Brookfield Infant School term dates: Brookfield Infant School term dates
Autumn 1 · 2026
The school has published a 2026-27 calendar
Brookfield Infant School: frequently asked questions
How do I apply for a place at Brookfield Infant School?
Apply through Kent on the primary common application form by 15 January, naming Brookfield Infant School as one of your preferences. Offers are made in April.
What is Brookfield Infant School's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Brookfield Infant School Good at its inspection on 19 April 2023. You can open the full report from the inspection section of this page.
How big is Brookfield Infant School and what ages does it take?
Brookfield Infant School has around 179 pupils on roll and covers ages 5 to 7. It is a mixed school taking boys and girls.
What SEND support does Brookfield Infant School offer?
Brookfield Infant School is recorded as a mainstream school. The school's SEN information report has the current detail and is linked in the SEND section of this page.
Does Brookfield Infant School have a nursery or wraparound care?
Brookfield Infant School offers a breakfast club and an after-school club. Times, costs and availability are set by the school, so check directly before booking.
What are Brookfield Infant School's term dates and INSET days?
Brookfield Infant School follows the standard Kent pattern for 2026/27, set out term by term on this page. INSET days are set by the school itself, so confirm them on the school's own calendar.
Where is Brookfield Infant School and how do I contact the school?
Brookfield Infant School is at Swallow Road, Larkfield, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 6PY. The office number is 01732 840955. A map and directions are on this page.
About this information. Compiled from published sources including the Department for Education, Ofsted and the school's own website. Last reviewed Summer 2026.
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