The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
16%
+8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 410
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 39.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Liverpool
- Head
- Mrs Charlotte Foden (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
December 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Short inspection
November 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Broad Square, Liverpool, Merseyside, L11 1BS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRoscoe Primary School
Primary · 865m away
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, West Derby
Primary · 1.0km away
Holly Lodge Girls' College
Secondary · 1.2km away
Ernest Cookson School
Special school · 1.4km away
West Derby School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Co-op Academy Rathbone
Academy · 1.5km away
Lister Junior School
Primary · 1.6km away
Lister Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Broad Square Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Broad Square Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Broad Square Community Primary School?
Broad Square Community Primary School currently has 410 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Broad Square Community Primary School take?
Broad Square Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Broad Square Community Primary School?
Broad Square Community Primary School is in Liverpool, L11 1BS, in the Liverpool local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Broad Square Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Broad Square 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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