The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 5 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
2% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 213
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 10.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Tameside
- Head
- Mrs Catherine Parker (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Tennyson Avenue, Dukinfield, Cheshire, SK16 5DP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBradley Green Primary Academy
Primary · 800m away
St. Peter's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 961m away
Cromwell High School
Special school · 1.0km away
Rayner Stephens High School
Secondary · 1.0km away
Yew Tree Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield
Primary · 1.2km away
Oakdale School
Special school · 1.2km away
Oakfield Primary and Moderate Learning Difficulties Resource Base
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery?
Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery currently has 213 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery take?
Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery?
Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery is in Dukinfield, SK16 5DP, in the Tameside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery have a sixth form?
No, Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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