The short version
Below-average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 45% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 46% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
45%
-17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% 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 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 51 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 400
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 46.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Rochdale
- Head
- Mrs Rachel D'ardis
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
March 2021 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2020 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2006 | Full Inspection
Location
Sparrow Hill, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 1QT
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is Broadfield Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Broadfield Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Broadfield Community Primary School?
Broadfield Community Primary School currently has 400 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Broadfield Community Primary School take?
Broadfield Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Broadfield Community Primary School?
Broadfield Community Primary School is in Rochdale, OL16 1QT, in the Rochdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Broadfield Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Broadfield 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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