The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.4
1.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
28%
13.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
72%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
86%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
11%
Based on 101 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 62 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 546
- Capacity
- 69%
- FSM
- 51.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Trafford
- Trust
- THE DEAN TRUST
- Head
- Miss Victoria Gowan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Warburton Lane, Partington, Manchester, M31 4BU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFairfield House School
Independent · 395m away
Partington Central Academy
Primary · 473m away
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 751m away
Forest Gate Academy
Primary · 823m away
St Helen's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Cadishead Primary Academy
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is Broadoak School a selective school?
No. Broadoak School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Broadoak School's Ofsted rating?
Broadoak School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Broadoak School?
Broadoak School currently has 546 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Broadoak School take?
Broadoak School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Broadoak School?
Broadoak School is in Manchester, M31 4BU, in the Trafford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Broadoak School have a sixth form?
No, Broadoak School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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