The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 41% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
41%
-21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
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 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 236
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 42%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Jayne Currant (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
April 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Homestead Moat, Bedwell, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 1UE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEducation and Youth Services (Herts)
Independent · 422m away
St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 652m away
Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School
Primary · 986m away
Bedwell Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Fairlands Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Larwood School
Special school · 1.2km away
The Valley School
Special school · 1.3km away
Lonsdale School
Special school · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Broom Barns Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Broom Barns Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Broom Barns Primary School?
Broom Barns Primary School currently has 236 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Broom Barns Primary School take?
Broom Barns Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Broom Barns Primary School?
Broom Barns Primary School is in Stevenage, SG1 1UE, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Broom Barns Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Broom Barns Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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