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Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery
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Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery
- Primary
- Tameside SK16 5DP
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| Previous inspection | Satisfactory |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers provide stimulating activities that motivate pupils to write well and use appropriate methods to solve mathematical problems.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is vibrant, providing many opportunities for pupils鈥� good spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development.
Areas Needing Improvement: Improve achievement in mathematics in Years 1 and 2 by providing more opportunities for staff to develop mathematical subject knowledge.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective small group and one-to-one support from teaching assistants help to meet the needs of pupils who receive additional support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, enjoy coming to school, and classrooms are calm and orderly. They have a good understanding of different types of bullying and feel confident approaching staff with any concerns.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils make steady progress in Years 1 and 2; however, progress in mathematics is not as strong as it is in reading and writing. Progress in reading is good.
Support for SEND Pupils: The learning and quality of education for disabled pupils and those with special educational needs is good, supported effectively through small group and one-to-one sessions.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The school operates an effective behavior policy well understood by pupils. They have a good knowledge of different types of bullying and report that it is dealt with effectively.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils confidently approach staff with any problems or concerns, appreciating that they feel safe in school.
Parent Feedback: Parents are satisfied with the quality of education, particularly the breakfast club that helps their children prepare emotionally and physically for learning.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have high expectations, good subject expertise, and pupils understand how to improve their work. Teachers' performance is managed well.
Impact on Student Progress: Regular pupils鈥� progress meetings ensure teachers view themselves as responsible for pupils鈥� achievement.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Scrutiny of pupils鈥� work shows teachers assess progress regularly and accurately. Strategies are adapted for the needs of pupils, but sometimes teachers lack sufficient subject knowledge.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In lessons where progress was only satisfactory, teachers do not always monitor pupils to check they had followed instructions or explain what they learned.
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About Us
Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 218 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
At this school, 57% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Having a job or going to school at Broadbent Fold Primary and Nursery School is interesting, stimulating, and welcoming. For more than 40 years, the school has been educating students, and we are proud to be at the centre of our neighbourhood. Every choice we make, every opportunity we provide, and the development of our curriculum all revolve around the children. Broadbent Fold's top aim is collaborating with parents and other external organisations to guarantee the best possible support and results for kids. The Broadbent Fold curriculum is one of the school's strengths and motivates students to learn. The variety of subjects aids students in gaining information, comprehension, and abilities in all facets of their education. High standards and outstanding behaviour are extremely important to us since we are a joyful and energetic school. We want our kids to be content and enjoy their education in a welcoming and respectful environment. We place a great deal of value on the children enjoying education, so, trips, visitors, exciting lessons and activities will be common place. The kids will love the trip, I'm sure of it! I sincerely hope that as a parent at Broadbent Fold, you enjoy the experience and feel engaged in your child's education. Nothing is more significant than our kids. We collaborate to make sure kids receive the finest education possible and graduate from Broadbent Fold as well-rounded, prosperous future adults. Learning Now for a Better World. Why not come see for yourself what Broadbent Fold is all about? I would be delighted to show you around.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24 | 25.8 | 24.9 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 108 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 109 | 107 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 102 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 102 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 57% | 56.72% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 4.22% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.4 | Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 1 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 3 | 98 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 73% 7 | 61.07% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 7.39% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.1 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 1 | 98 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 | 98 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 80% 7 | 61.27% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 7 | 7.48% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.4 | Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | 2.2 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 93 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 73% | 57.98% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% | 7% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.5 | Above Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery
Local authority ratio 20 : 1