Broadlands Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Broadlands Lane Hereford Herefordshire HR1 1HY |
| Phone | 01432266772 |
| Reference Number | 116679 |
Broadlands Primary School has made significant progress since its previous inspection, moving from a grade of 'Requires Improvement' to 'Good' across all areas evaluated. The school fosters a warm and nurturing environment where pupils thrive, exhibit responsible behavior, and feel safe. Teachers have implemented an ambitious curriculum that caters to all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and provides students with a strong foundation in reading. Opportunities for personal development are not overlooked, with extracurricular activities and roles that foster leadership skills among pupils.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 165 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.88%
Girls: 52.12% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 34.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 23.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 22 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 8 | 18 |
| 2 | 11 | 12 | 23 |
| 3 | 5 | 16 | 21 |
| 4 | 8 | 9 | 17 |
| 5 | 10 | 9 | 19 |
| 6 | 14 | 12 | 26 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 61.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 12.1% |
| Indian | 9.1% |
| White, Other | 8.5% |
| African | 1.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| Asian, Other | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 11 Oct 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 Oct 2022 | School inspection: |
| 25 May 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 03 Feb 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 09 Dec 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 09 Oct 2019 | Monitoring visit |
| 16 Jan 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Apr 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 20 Sep 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 06 May 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 29 Jan 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Jun 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Jun 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Mar 2010 | Monitoring visit |
| 01 Dec 2009 | Monitoring visit |
| 23 Jun 2009 | Monitoring visit |
| 24 Mar 2009 | Monitoring visit |
| 21 Oct 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Jan 2008 | Monitoring visit |
| 11 Jul 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Mar 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Warm and nurturing school culture
- High expectations for staff and pupils
- Well-structured phonics program fostering reading skills
- Effective identification and support for pupils with additional needs
- Wide range of extracurricular activities available
Areas for Improvement
- New subject curriculums lack comprehensive implementation checks
- Limited range of cultural education opportunities
- Insufficient focus on developing spoken communication skills at key stage 2
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 38% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 99 | ||
| Maths | 102 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -4.1 | ||
| Writing | -2.6 | ||
| Maths | -1.9 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 5 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 4 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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