Brookfield Junior School
Swallow Road, Aylesford, ME20 6PY
Age range
7 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils
255
Headteacher
Mr Nathaniel South
Type
Primary
Ofsted
Good
Local authority
Kent
About Brookfield Junior School
Based in Larkfield, near Aylesford, Brookfield Junior School is a primary school for children aged 7 to 11 and takes boys and girls. The school currently has about 255 pupils. It is a maintained school within the Kent local authority area. The headteacher is Mr Nathaniel South.
Inspection at a glance
Ofsted rated Brookfield Junior School Good at its inspection on 29 March 2023. The full inspection report is linked from this page so you can read the inspectors' own words.
How the school is performing
At key stage 2, 63% met expected standard in reading, writing and maths (2024/25). Attendance works out at roughly 94.1% (absence 5.9%) (2024/25). Around 28.3% 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 Junior School
You apply for a place at Brookfield Junior School on the primary common application form through Kent, with the national deadline of 15 January. If the school is oversubscribed, places are allocated on its published admissions criteria, which usually give priority to looked-after children, siblings and distance from home to school. 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 Junior 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
Brookfield Junior School offers 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 Junior School contact details and location
Brookfield Junior School is at Swallow Road, Larkfield, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 6PY. The school office can be reached on 01732 843667. A map, directions and the school's own website link are on this page.
Ofsted inspection
Overall effectiveness
Ofsted's most recent visit confirmed the overall rating. It did not re-grade the individual areas.
Brookfield Junior School admissions and catchment area
No entrance test - you apply on the common application form
Brookfield Junior 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 Junior 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 Junior School results and attendance
KS2 results
A-Level results
N/A
Attendance
Free school meals
SEND support at Brookfield Junior School
SEND setting
Mainstream school
For full details, visit the school's SEND information page.
Wraparound care and nursery at Brookfield Junior School
Nursery
No
Breakfast club
Yes
After-school club
Yes
Brookfield Junior School term dates: Brookfield Junior School term dates
Autumn 1 · 2026
The school has published a 2026-27 calendar
Brookfield Junior School: frequently asked questions
How do I apply for a place at Brookfield Junior School?
Apply through Kent on the primary common application form by 15 January, naming Brookfield Junior School as one of your preferences. Offers are made in April.
What is Brookfield Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Brookfield Junior School Good at its inspection on 29 March 2023. You can open the full report from the inspection section of this page.
What SEND support does Brookfield Junior School offer?
Brookfield Junior 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 Junior School have a nursery or wraparound care?
Brookfield Junior 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 Junior School's term dates and INSET days?
Brookfield Junior 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 Junior School and how do I contact the school?
Brookfield Junior School is at Swallow Road, Larkfield, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 6PY. The office number is 01732 843667. A map and directions are on this page.
How big is Brookfield Junior School and what ages does it take?
Brookfield Junior School has around 255 pupils on roll and covers ages 7 to 11. It is a mixed school taking boys and girls.
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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