Broadfield Primary Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Vulcan Close Broadfield Crawley West Sussex RH11 9PD |
| Phone | 01293406940 |
| Reference Number | 138453 |
Broadfield Primary Academy continues to uphold the strong standards established in its previous inspection, demonstrating effective leadership under the headteacher, Sian Markham. The school promotes a safe and vibrant learning environment where pupils express confidence and pride in their values and achievements. Emphasizing an ambitious curriculum, staff have high expectations for pupil behavior and academic performance, ensuring pupils feel supported and engaged. Noteworthy strengths include the school's commitment to personal development and support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), who achieve well due to effective interventions. Although the school has made considerable progress, it faces challenges in ensuring all pupils secure foundational knowledge before advancing, particularly in aspects of writing. Addressing these inconsistencies will be key in maintaining the school's positive trajectory.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 487 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.98%
Girls: 47.02% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 33.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 42.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 24.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 42 | 32 | 74 |
| 2 | 20 | 31 | 51 |
| 3 | 42 | 29 | 71 |
| 4 | 27 | 33 | 60 |
| 5 | 38 | 28 | 66 |
| 6 | 40 | 31 | 71 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 47% |
| White, Other | 12.1% |
| Asian, Other | 7.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 6.4% |
| African | 6% |
| Pakistani | 4.5% |
| Unclassified | 2.5% |
| Indian | 1.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.6% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| Caribbean | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 07 May 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 May 2025 | School inspection |
| 01 May 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Jul 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jul 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 24 Apr 2014 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils are safe and happy in a vibrant school environment.
- Strong emphasis on personal development prepares pupils for future stages.
- High expectations for pupil behavior lead to calm and purposeful lessons.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND, enabling them to achieve well.
- Ambitious curriculum with clear knowledge and skill progression.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in addressing gaps in writing curriculum, particularly spelling and punctuation.
- Some systems to check pupils' knowledge are not used effectively, leading to gaps before new content is introduced.
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 | 3% |
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 | 106 | ||
| Maths | 106 |
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 | 2.3 | ||
| Writing | 2.8 | ||
| Maths | 1.5 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 55 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 19 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Seymour Primary School
Seymour Road, Broadfield, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 9ES |
0.39 miles |
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Desmond Anderson Primary Academy
Anderson Road, Tilgate, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 5EA |
0.45 miles |
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Hilltop Primary School
Ditchling Hill, Southgate West, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 8QL |
0.5 miles |
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Southgate Primary
Barrington Road, Southgate, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 6DG |
0.58 miles |
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Woodgate Primary Academy
41 Bellevue Farm Road, Pease Pottage, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 9GT |
0.91 miles |
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St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, Crawley
Southgate Drive, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 6HD |
0.92 miles |
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The Oaks Primary School & Nursery
Loppets Road, Tilgate, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 5DP |
1.01 miles |
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Gossops Green Primary
Kidborough Road, Gossops Green, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 8HW |
1.05 miles |
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The Bewbush Academy
Dorsten Place, Bewbush, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 8XW |
1.08 miles |
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Cottesmore School
Buchan Hill, Crawley, RH11 9AU |
1.11 miles |
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Waterfield Primary School
Waterfield Gardens, Bewbush, Waterfield Primary School, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 8RA |
1.36 miles |
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West Green Primary School
West Green Drive, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 7EL |
1.38 miles |
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St Andrew's CofE Primary School
Weald Drive, Furnace Green, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 6NU |
1.39 miles |
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The Mill Primary Academy
Ifield Drive, Ifield, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 0EL |
1.49 miles |
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Manor Green Primary School
Lady Margaret Road, Ifield, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 0DU |
1.57 miles |
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St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
The Mardens, Ifield, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 0AQ |
1.63 miles |
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Kilnwood Vale Primary School
Calvert Link, Faygate, Horsham, Surrey, RH12 0BZ |
1.74 miles |
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Northgate Primary School
Green Lane, Northgate, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 8DX |
1.76 miles |
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Three Bridges Primary School
Gales Place, Three Bridges, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 1QG |
1.81 miles |
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Brook Infant School and Nursery
Salterns Road, Maidenbower, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 7JE |
1.88 miles |
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Atelier21 Future School
Broadfield Park, Brighton Road, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 9RZ |
0.16 miles |
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Thomas Bennett Community College
Ashdown Drive, Tilgate, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 5AD |
0.3 miles |
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Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley
Buckswood Drive, Gossops Green, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 8JE |
0.71 miles |
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St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley
St Wilfrid's Way, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 8PG |
0.84 miles |
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Manor Green College
Lady Margaret Road, Ifield, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 0DX |
1.34 miles |
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Ifield Community College
Crawley Avenue, Ifield, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 0DB |
1.43 miles |
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Oriel High School
Matthews Drive, Maidenbower, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 7XW |
1.78 miles |
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Serenity School Crawley
Atlantic House, Hazelwick Avenue, Three Bridges, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 1QQ |
2.15 miles |
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Hazelwick School
Hazelwick School Close, Three Bridges, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 1SX |
2.29 miles |
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Brighton College Prep Handcross
London Road, Haywards Heath, RH17 6HF |
2.54 miles |
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Amberley Court School
County Oak Cottage, 9 Amberley Court, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 7XL |
2.65 miles |
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The Gatwick School
23 Gatwick Road, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 9TP |
3.14 miles |
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Worth School
Paddockhurst Road, Crawley, RH10 4SD |
3.44 miles |
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Bohunt Horsham
Bailey Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 6AP |
4.41 miles |
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Burstow Park School
Antlands Lane, Burstow, Surrey, RH6 9TF |
4.49 miles |
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Emerald Place Clinic School (EPCS)
Emerald Place, Farmfield Drive, Charlwood, Surrey, RH6 0BN |
4.68 miles |
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Minerva May School
Dovenby Hall, Balcombe Road, Horley, Surrey, RH6 9UU |
4.76 miles |