The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 47% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
47%
-15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks 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, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 230
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 22.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Ms Karen Wright (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
January 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
January 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Broome Grove, Wivenhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO7 9QB
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBroomgrove Infant School
Primary · Very close
Millfields Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, Rowhedge
Primary · 1.6km away
Old Heath Community Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Unity Primary Academy
Primary · 2.7km away
Elmstead Primary School
Primary · 3.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Broomgrove Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Broomgrove Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Broomgrove Junior School?
Broomgrove Junior School currently has 230 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Broomgrove Junior School take?
Broomgrove Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Broomgrove Junior School?
Broomgrove Junior School is in Colchester, CO7 9QB, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Broomgrove Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Broomgrove Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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