Broadoak School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Warburton Lane Partington Manchester M31 4BU |
| Phone | 01617761977 |
| Reference Number | 138124 |
Broadoak School is performing at a level that requires improvement, particularly in the quality of education and leadership management. While the school fosters a warm and welcoming environment where pupils generally behave well, significant weaknesses exist in curriculum delivery, leading to uneven pupil achievement. The school's emphasis on a broad curriculum, including provisions for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), shows potential, but effective execution remains a challenge. Responding to previous inspection findings, the leadership team has taken steps to collaborate with the trust to enhance educational offerings, yet consistent implementation is lacking.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 546 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50%
Girls: 50% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 51.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 20% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 41 | 42 | 83 |
| 8 | 57 | 56 | 113 |
| 9 | 59 | 66 | 125 |
| 10 | 56 | 49 | 105 |
| 11 | 60 | 60 | 120 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 68.9% |
| Chinese | 11.9% |
| African | 3.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.5% |
| White, Other | 1.1% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| Indian | 1.1% |
| Asian, Other | 0.9% |
| Caribbean | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% |
| Unclassified | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 23 Apr 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 Apr 2024 | School inspection: |
| 09 Jan 2019 | Short inspection |
| 19 May 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Aug 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 02 Nov 2011 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Broadoak School | |
| 02 Nov 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Nov 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 16 Nov 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 18 Sep 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Sep 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Jan 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Jan 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Oct 2000 | Full inspection |
| 09 Oct 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit courteous and friendly behavior.
- Strong range of extra-curricular activities available.
- Effective processes for identifying gaps in reading knowledge.
- Robust careers guidance and work experience opportunities.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum is not delivered consistently, impacting pupil learning.
- Insufficient training for staff to adapt teaching for pupils with SEND.
- Ineffective use of assessment strategies to identify pupils' knowledge gaps.
- Limited support for key stage 3 pupils struggling with reading.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2021. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 7 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | ||||||
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 5 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 12 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 11 | 1 |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 42.4 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 28.3% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 45.1% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 16 | 5 |
| Third Preference | 6 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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