Broadstone First School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-9 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Tudor Road Broadstone Dorset BH18 8AA |
| Reference Number | 141258 |
Broadstone First School demonstrates a strong overall performance, graded as good with outstanding personal development and leadership. The school has high expectations and fosters a supportive environment, considering each child's individual needs. Positive relationships are cultivated, with pupils feeling safe and engaged. Parents express high levels of satisfaction, citing the school's commitment to character development and a love for learning. Given that this was the school's first inspection under section 5, it stands at a promising juncture for future growth and enhancement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 307 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.19%
Girls: 50.81% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 10.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 32 | 62 |
| 2 | 35 | 29 | 64 |
| 3 | 31 | 31 | 62 |
| 4 | 26 | 37 | 63 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 95.1% |
| White, Other | 1.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.3% |
| White & Asian | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.3% |
| Asian, Other | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 12 Sep 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 12 Sep 2023 | School inspection: |
| 01 Sep 2014 | Academy conversion letter |
| 07 Oct 2008 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Broadstone First School | |
| 07 Oct 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Feb 2005 | Full inspection |
| 07 Feb 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- The school has high expectations for all pupils.
- Pupils enjoy a range of opportunities for personal development.
- Reading is prioritized and effectively taught.
- Strong relationships are built between pupils and staff.
- The curriculum is ambitious and engaging.
- Pupils have positive attitudes towards their learning.
Areas for Improvement
- Some key knowledge in the curriculum is not fully taught.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 66 | 7 |
| Third Preference | 55 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 12 | 2 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Broadstone Middle School
Dunyeats Road, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 8AE |
0.39 miles |
|
Springdale First School
Springdale Road, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 9BW |
0.67 miles |
|
Hillbourne Primary School
Kitchener Crescent, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7HX |
0.89 miles |
|
Rushcombe First School
Hanham Road, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 3PX |
1.04 miles |
|
Henbury View First School
Hillside Road, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 3TR |
1.37 miles |
|
Ad Astra Infant School
Sherborn Crescent, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8AP |
1.54 miles |
|
Haymoor Junior School
Ashdown Close, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8WG |
1.56 miles |
|
Lockyer's Middle School
Blandford Road, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 3HQ |
1.57 miles |
|
Merley First School
Oakley Straight, Merley, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1SD |
1.83 miles |
|
Canford Heath Junior School
Learoyd Road, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8PJ |
1.88 miles |
|
Canford Heath Infant School
Learoyd Road, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8PJ |
1.9 miles |
|
Castle Court School
|
1.97 miles |
|
Stanley Green Infant Academy
Stanley Green Road, Oakdale, Poole, Dorset, BH15 3AA |
2.05 miles |
|
Yarrells Preparatory School
Yarrells House, Poole, BH16 5EU |
2.41 miles |
|
Oakdale Junior School
School Lane, Poole, Dorset, BH15 3JR |
2.46 miles |
|
Bearwood Primary and Nursery School
Barons Road, Bearwood, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9UN |
2.54 miles |
|
Upton Infant School
Guest Road, Upton, Poole, Dorset, BH16 5LQ |
2.56 miles |
|
Upton Junior School
St Martin's Road, Upton, Poole, Dorset, BH16 5NQ |
2.63 miles |
|
St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne
St John's Hill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1BX |
2.64 miles |
|
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole
Devon Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 3QQ |
2.67 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Corfe Hills School
Higher Blandford Road, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 9BG |
0.7 miles |
|
Poole Grammar School
Gravel Hill, Poole, Dorset, BH17 9JU |
0.83 miles |
|
Montacute School
3 Canford Heath Road, Poole, Dorset, BH17 9NG |
1.01 miles |
|
Parkstone Grammar School
Sopers Lane, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7EP |
1.22 miles |
|
Magna Academy
Ashdown Close, Adastral Road, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8RE |
1.55 miles |
|
Longspee Academy
Learoyd Road, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8PJ |
1.8 miles |
|
St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole
Dale Valley Road, Oakdale, Poole, Dorset, BH15 3HY |
2.26 miles |
|
The White House School
170 Magna Road, Poole, Dorset, BH21 3AP |
2.52 miles |
|
Canford School
Canford Magna, Wimborne, BH21 3AD |
2.55 miles |
|
Poole High School
Wimborne Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2BW |
2.69 miles |
|
Winchelsea School
Guernsey Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4LL |
2.9 miles |
|
The Lion Works School
543 Wallisdown Road, Poole, Dorset, Poole, Dorset, BH12 5AD |
2.91 miles |
|
The Bournemouth and Poole College
North Road, Poole, Dorset, BH14 0LS |
2.99 miles |
|
St Aldhelm's Academy
Herbert Avenue, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4HS |
3 miles |
|
Queen Elizabeth's School
Blandford Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 4DT |
3.01 miles |
|
LeAF Studio
Holloway Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9JW |
3.2 miles |
|
Lytchett Minster School
Post Green Road, Purbeck, Lytchett Minster, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6JD |
3.2 miles |
|
Oak Academy
Duck Lane, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9JJ |
3.22 miles |
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Beaucroft Foundation School
Wimborne Road, Colehill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2SS |
3.23 miles |
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The Cornerstone Academy
Blandford Close, Hamworthy, Poole, Dorset, BH15 4BQ |
3.3 miles |