The short version
Below-average SATs results. 79% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 32% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 47% 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
32%
-30.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
-7.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% 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, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 276
- Capacity
- 79%
- FSM
- 47.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Head
- Mr Stuart Shields (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
May 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
September 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Broom Road, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 8AN
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School?
Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School currently has 276 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School take?
Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School?
Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School is in Ferryhill, DL17 8AN, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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