The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 55% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
55%
-7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% 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, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 68 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Middle deemed secondary
- Ages
- 9–13
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 598
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 16.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Trust
- SOUTHERN EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Dawn Wilks (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Dunyeats Road, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 8AE
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Broadstone Middle School's Ofsted rating?
Broadstone Middle School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Broadstone Middle School?
Broadstone Middle School currently has 598 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Broadstone Middle School take?
Broadstone Middle School caters for pupils aged 9 to 13. It is classified as a middle deemed secondary school.
Where is Broadstone Middle School?
Broadstone Middle School is in Broadstone, BH18 8AE, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Broadstone Middle School have a sixth form?
No, Broadstone Middle School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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