The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 49% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (100% 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
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
12% 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, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 33 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 419
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 17.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Mrs Heather Shelley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
School Lane, Broomfield, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7DN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChelmer Valley High School
Secondary · 899m away
The Chelmsford New Model Special School, Woodlands Campus
Special school · 1.3km away
Columbus School and College
Special school · 1.3km away
Lift Columbus
Academy · 1.4km away
St Pius X Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Tanglewood Nursery School
Nursery · 1.8km away
Parkwood Academy
Primary · 1.9km away
The Belsteads School
Independent · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Broomfield Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Broomfield Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Broomfield Primary School?
Broomfield Primary School currently has 419 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Broomfield Primary School take?
Broomfield Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Broomfield Primary School?
Broomfield Primary School is in Chelmsford, CM1 7DN, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Broomfield Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Broomfield Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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