Tanners Brook Primary School

About Tanners Brook Primary School

Tanners Brook Primary School is a wonderful school. We want every child to thrive in our classrooms to become their personal best. We aim to provide our children with a love of learning and ambition for the future.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Ingrid Dowse

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.5

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 4.5

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 37 responses • 9.4% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

89.2% positive 10.8% negative

My child feels safe at this school

89.2% positive 10.8% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

91.8% positive 8.1% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

73% positive 16.2% negative

My child does well at this school

83.8% positive 8.1% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 37 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

17.9

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

59.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Rachel B

Parent Apr 15, 2023

4.0

"Excellent School with Great Values"

We have been really pleased with the progress our child has made since starting at Tanners Brook Primary School. The teachers are kind and engaging, and the school's focus on developing a broad curriculum that reflects the diversity of the children is wonderful. We are also impressed with the range of extracurricular activities on offer, such as the Pumas Swim Lessons and Afterschool Karate Club.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Emily W

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Fantastic School Experience"

We have been so impressed with the care and education our child has received at Tanners Brook Primary School. The teachers are dedicated, the facilities are excellent (especially the swimming pool!), and the values of 'Think, Believe, Persevere, Succeed' really shine through. We love seeing our child grow and thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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James T

Parent Feb 1, 2022

4.0

"Generally Positive Experience"

We had a generally positive experience with Tanners Brook Primary School when our child attended. The teachers were mostly supportive, and the facilities were good, although we felt that the school could have done more to engage parents in the school community. Overall, we think the school has a lot of potential and would recommend it to others, but there is room for improvement.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 3/5

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