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Brentwood Elementary
About
Brentwood Elementary is located at 7085 Wallace Drive, Brentwood Bay, BC V8M 1P9. The school describes itself as “Home of the Eagles!” and acknowledges and thanks the W̱SÁNEĆ people on whose traditional territory students live, learn, and teach.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Saanich)
Education language: The sources describe district supports for English Language Learners (ELL), which help qualifying students develop English language skills for communication and academic progress, with support provided by trained specialty teachers in class and/or small groups. The sources also describe a district French Immersion option that provides much of the instruction in French while following the regular English curriculum; however, the provided sources do not confirm whether Brentwood Elementary is a French Immersion school.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-5
Phone: 250 652-3996
Email: ssalemink@saanichschools.ca
Principal: Anita Ko
Education Languages
The sources describe district supports for English Language Learners (ELL), which help qualifying students develop English language skills for communication and academic progress, with support provided by trained specialty teachers in class and/or small groups. The sources also describe a district French Immersion option that provides much of the instruction in French while following the regular English curriculum; however, the provided sources do not confirm whether Brentwood Elementary is a French Immersion school.
Programs and Services
**Athletics and extracurricular sports** Brentwood offers students opportunities to participate in a variety of extracurricular sports and activities. **Counselling** School counsellors provide services for students and families focused on educational, personal, social, and emotional development. Families are encouraged to call the Brentwood School office for more information. **English Language Learners (ELL)** Saanich School District provides ELL supports to help students build English proficiency and succeed academically. Support may be delivered in-class, in small groups, or as a combination, and includes assessment and an Annual Instructional Plan (AIP) for qualifying students. **Inclusive education (district support)** The district’s Inclusive Education team provides a range of services to support an inclusive and welcoming learning environment, guided by principles of learning and inclusive schools. Families are directed to start conversations about supports with their child’s teacher or school administrator.
School Culture and Expectations
The school site includes a territorial acknowledgement recognizing the W̱SÁNEĆ people and their traditional territory. District Inclusive Education materials emphasize belonging, equity of opportunity, and supporting every learner to their full potential.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
Saanich School District transportation requires families to register K–12 riders annually for bus service, and students receive a bus pass (required to scan on/off the bus). The district outlines walk limits (2.5 km for K–5) and provides a School Bus Riders Code of Conduct; families can find routes and contact the Transportation Department through the district transportation page.
Enrollment
The school website posts information about upcoming kindergarten events and kindergarten registration (e.g., “Kindergarten Registration 2026”), but the provided sources do not include detailed enrollment steps on the page text provided.
Location
Site: brentwood.saanichschools.ca/
Phone: 250 652-3996
Address: 7085 Wallace Drive, Brentwood Bay, BC V8M 1P9
Brentwood Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Brentwood Elementary
47.10
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 overall score: 47 - in line with the district average of 46, within 1 point.
Literacy: 46
Numeracy: 48
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
66.27
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 66 - well above the province public school average of 51, ahead by 16 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
73.02
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 73 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 23 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
88.29
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 88 - well above the province public school average of 53, ahead by 35 points.
Students report stronger preparation for future learning, transitions, and career pathways than comparable schools, which points to a solid readiness profile.
Academic Scores by School Year
Clustered Academic Score Trends
School year trend view: Grade 4. In 2024-2025, literacy is 46, numeracy is 48, and overall is 47.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 9 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 48, while literacy is lowest at 46.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 7 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 12 points since 2019-2020.
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024-2025, academic performance is 47, student commitment to learning is 66, critical thinking is 73, and college and career readiness is 88.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 88, while Academic Performance is lowest at 47.
College and Career Readiness shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 13 points since 2021-2022.
Additional Information
Data is regularly updated to reflect the latest available academic scores and assessments from official school records.
Character and Wellbeing
83.11
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 83 - well above the province public school average of 68, ahead by 15 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
72.51
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 73 - well above the province public school average of 65, ahead by 8 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
77.68
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 78 - above the province public school average of 74, ahead by 3 points.
Students report stronger effort, persistence, and responsibility than comparable schools, suggesting productive day-to-day learning habits.
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 83, Health is 73, and Work Ethic is 78.
The strongest current area is Civic Engagement at 83, while Health is lowest at 73.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 17 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
49.76
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 50 - below the province public school average of 52, trailing by 3 points.
Instructional resources are rated less positively than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen access or quality.
Resources Score Change Over Years
Resources Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Learning Resources is 50.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 11 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
45.83
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 46 - well below the province public school average of 53, trailing by 8 points.
Students report a weaker academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen the school's learning focus and academic expectations.
87.18
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 87 - well above the province public school average of 77, ahead by 10 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
72.85
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 73 - well above the province public school average of 59, ahead by 14 points.
Students report a stronger sense of physical and emotional safety than in comparable schools, suggesting the school environment feels more secure and supportive.
School Culture Score Change Over Years
School Culture Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 87 and Safety is 73.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 87, while Safety is lowest at 73.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 7 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
59.65
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 60 - above the province public school average of 58, ahead by 2 points.
Teachers are rated more positively for instructional quality, knowledge, and professional practice than in comparable schools, suggesting a relative strength.
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 60.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 13 points since 2019/2020.