Broadwater CofE Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Rectory Gardens Worthing West Sussex BN14 7TQ |
| Phone | 01903235389 |
| Reference Number | 126033 |
Broadwater CofE Primary School has demonstrated good overall effectiveness with notable strengths in behaviour and attitudes, as well as personal development, both of which are rated outstanding. The school's nurturing environment fosters respect and safety, ensuring that all pupils are valued. The ambitious and well-designed curriculum is a key factor in supporting pupils' learning, though some subjects still require refinement to achieve consistency across the board. The school is welcoming and inclusive, actively involving itself in community engagement and charitable activities.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 427 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.16%
Girls: 46.84% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 8.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 12.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 30.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 31.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 27 | 59 |
| 2 | 27 | 33 | 60 |
| 3 | 35 | 25 | 60 |
| 4 | 34 | 30 | 64 |
| 5 | 33 | 30 | 63 |
| 6 | 36 | 25 | 61 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 78.9% |
| White, Other | 3.7% |
| Chinese | 2.8% |
| Indian | 2.6% |
| White & Asian | 2.3% |
| African | 2.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.9% |
| Unclassified | 1.2% |
| Asian, Other | 1.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 28 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2023 | School inspection: |
| 31 Oct 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 24 Mar 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Jun 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Feb 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit exemplary behaviour and a strong respect for one another.
- The curriculum is ambitious and well-structured in most subjects.
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Pupils have access to a vibrant library that promotes a love of reading.
- Staff provide an exceptional range of activities for personal development.
Areas for Improvement
- A few subjects need refinement in curriculum thinking, leading to variable pupil learning.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 77% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 10% |
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 | 109 | ||
| Maths | 107 |
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 | 2.8 | ||
| Writing | -0.5 | ||
| Maths | 1.9 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 58 | 5 |
| Third Preference | 44 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Lancing College Preparatory School at Worthing
Broadwater Road, Worthing, BN14 8HU |
0.19 miles |
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Whytemead Primary School
Dominion Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 8LH |
0.53 miles |
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Thomas A Becket Junior School
Glebeside Avenue, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 7PR |
0.57 miles |
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Downsbrook Primary School
Dominion Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 8GD |
0.59 miles |
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Springfield Infant School and Nursery
Sackville Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 8BQ |
0.73 miles |
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Bramber Primary School
Bramber Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 8QB |
0.74 miles |
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Thomas A Becket Infant School
Pelham Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN13 1JB |
0.8 miles |
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Homefield Primary School and SSC
53 Chesswood Road, West Sussex, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 2AA |
0.86 miles |
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Heene CofE Primary School
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0.89 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Cobden Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 4BD |
0.95 miles |
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Durrington Infant School
Salvington Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN13 2JD |
1.27 miles |
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Durrington Junior School
Salvington Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN13 2JD |
1.3 miles |
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Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing
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1.39 miles |
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Sompting Abbotts School
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1.41 miles |
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Sompting Village Primary School
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1.46 miles |
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English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing
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1.56 miles |
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Palatine Primary School
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1.63 miles |
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Orchards Infant School
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1.75 miles |
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Orchards Junior School
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1.76 miles |
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Vale School, Worthing
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Bohunt School Worthing
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0.3 miles |
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Worthing High School
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St Andrew's CofE High School
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Brighton Forward Ltd
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0.76 miles |
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Educate U
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1.01 miles |
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Our Lady of Sion School
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1.07 miles |
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Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing
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1.11 miles |
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Seadown School
Seadown House, 1a Farncombe Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 2BE |
1.29 miles |
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Durrington High School
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1.29 miles |
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Red Balloon Worthing Learner Centre
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1.3 miles |
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Oak Grove College
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1.42 miles |
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Courtlands Independent Special School
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1.98 miles |
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The Sir Robert Woodard Academy
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2.11 miles |
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Springboard Education
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2.4 miles |
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St Oscar Romero Catholic School
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2.61 miles |
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Lancing College
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3.36 miles |
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Windlesham House School
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4.61 miles |
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The Angmering School
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4.68 miles |
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Steyning Grammar School
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