The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 49% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (106% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
49%
-13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp 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 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
17% 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 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 73 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 670
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 30.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Havering
- Head
- Mrs Lois Nicholls (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
October 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
October 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Faringdon Avenue, Harold Hill, Romford, Essex, RM3 8JS
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is Broadford Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Broadford Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Broadford Primary School?
Broadford Primary School currently has 670 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Broadford Primary School take?
Broadford Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Broadford Primary School?
Broadford Primary School is in Romford, RM3 8JS, in the Havering local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Broadford Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Broadford Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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