Broomley First School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 5-9 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Main Road Stocksfield Northumberland NE43 7NN |
| Reference Number | 146860 |
Broomley First School has been rated as good overall in its first inspection since becoming an academy. The school has demonstrated significant improvements in educational quality, reflecting a strong commitment to high expectations for all pupils, especially in reading and mathematics. Despite facing considerable staffing changes in the past year, the leadership has successfully enhanced the curriculum and classroom practices, contributing to a positive learning environment where pupils feel happy and secure. The implementation of a new behaviour management system has further strengthened the school's climate, leading to improved pupil behaviour and engagement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 115 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 58.26%
Girls: 41.74% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 1.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 22.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 24 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | 15 | 28 |
| 2 | 15 | 9 | 24 |
| 3 | 14 | 8 | 22 |
| 4 | 20 | 6 | 26 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 95.7% |
| White & Asian | 2.6% |
| Irish | 0.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 23 Jan 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 Jan 2024 | School inspection: |
| 07 Sep 2019 | Academy conversion letter |
| 27 Jun 2012 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Broomley First School | |
| 27 Jun 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 19 May 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 19 May 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Jan 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Jan 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2001 | Full inspection |
| 15 Jan 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High expectations for all pupils
- Strong leadership commitment to curriculum improvements
- Pupils report feeling happy and easily make friends
- Effective behaviour management system in place
- Prioritization of reading with strong phonics teaching
- Good progress in reading outcomes with above-average phonics screening results
- Well-structured mathematics curriculum supporting step-by-step knowledge building
- Inclusive support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent opportunities for pupils to engage in demanding activities to deepen understanding
- Variability in assessment approaches for foundation subjects
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 5 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 7 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 2 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Mickley First School
Mickley, West Road, Stocksfield, Northumberland, NE43 7BG |
0.99 miles |
|
Ovingham Middle School
West Road, Ovingham, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 6DE |
1.86 miles |
|
Ovingham Church of England First School
Ovingham, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 6DE |
1.92 miles |
|
Prudhoe Castle First School
Castle Road, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 6PN |
2.01 miles |
|
Highfield Middle School
Highfield Lane, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 6EY |
2.25 miles |
|
Prudhoe West Academy
West Road, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 6HR |
2.28 miles |
|
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe
Highfield Lane, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 6EY |
2.29 miles |
|
Mowden Hall School
|
2.41 miles |
|
Broomhaugh (VA) Church of England First School
Church Lane, Riding Mill, Northumberland, NE44 6DR |
2.48 miles |
|
Whittonstall First School
Whittonstall, Consett, County Durham, DH8 9JN |
2.92 miles |
|
Adderlane Academy
Adderlane Academy, Broomhill Road, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 5HX |
2.96 miles |
|
Chopwell Primary School
Derwent Street, Chopwell, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE17 7HS |
4.29 miles |
|
Wylam First School
Bell Road, Wylam, Northumberland, NE41 8EH |
4.34 miles |
|
Corbridge (VA) Church of England First School
St Helen's Lane, Corbridge, Northumberland, NE45 5JQ |
4.44 miles |
|
Ebchester CofE Primary School
Shaw Lane, Ebchester, Consett, County Durham, DH8 0QB |
4.79 miles |
|
Corbridge Middle School
Cow Lane, Corbridge, Northumberland, NE45 5HX |
4.89 miles |
|
Greenside Primary School
Rockwood Hill Road, Greenside, Ryton, Tyne and Wear, NE40 4AX |
4.97 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Prudhoe Community High School
Moor Road, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 5LJ |
2.45 miles |