The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (112% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 81 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 644
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 66%
Governance
- Local authority
- St. Helens
- Head
- Mrs Melanie Hignett (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
May 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
April 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Brunswick Street, Parr, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 2JE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHoly Spirit Catholic Primary School
Primary · Very close
Pace
Pupil referral unit · Very close
Mill Green School
Special school · 805m away
St Cuthbert's Catholic High School
Secondary · 1.1km away
St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
Allanson Street Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Sutton Oak CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Legh Vale Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Broad Oak Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Broad Oak Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Broad Oak Community Primary School?
Broad Oak Community Primary School currently has 644 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Broad Oak Community Primary School take?
Broad Oak Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Broad Oak Community Primary School?
Broad Oak Community Primary School is in St Helens, WA9 2JE, in the St. Helens local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Broad Oak Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Broad Oak Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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