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Broadfield Specialist School
- Secondary
- Burnley BB11 5BT
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Outstanding
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth-form provision | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Students make very strong progress in developing their independence.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have a very secure understanding of good manners and typically exhibit excellent behaviour.
Academic Progress: Pupils achieve exceptionally well with tailored curriculum
Behaviour and Attitudes: Highly positive attitudes towards learning
Strengths and Challenges: Staff express high satisfaction with training and support provided by leaders.
Qualifications and Training: Staff are highly trained and skilled
Current Educational Practices: Comprehensive training ensures up-to-date practices
Strengths and Challenges: Staff effectively manage workload with expertise
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents speak highly of school鈥檚 familial atmosphere.
Communication: Strong communication between school and parents enables quick reporting of concerns.
Parent Satisfaction: Most parents are highly complimentary of the school's work.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders respond appropriately to incidents of bullying and misbehaviour.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders adapted environments to meet diverse needs and received external recognition for Autism support.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Governors provide appropriate support and challenge
Actions for Quality Improvement: Ambitious curriculum designed for pupil success
Managing Bullying and Safety: Management of pupils鈥� behaviour is highly effective; low incidents of bullying.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding is strong; staff are highly trained in recognizing signs of abuse.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: School prioritizes pupils' personal and emotional development
Extracurricular Offerings: New media block and music room contribute effectively to skills development.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Outdoor space with fitness area helps in behaviour self-regulation.
Extracurricular Offerings: Rich set of experiences like school musical and clubs
Career Counselling Services: Pupils receive helpful careers guidance and work experience opportunities.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Well-rounded curriculum prepares students for next education stages.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students gain qualifications for further education
Managing and Supporting SEND: School uses specialist training to support diverse needs effectively.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Skilled identification and support for additional needs
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Broadfield Specialist School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 191 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 5 : 1.
At this school, 3% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Aims, ethos, & values
The most wonderful thing about our school is our fascinating and inspirational learners, the wellbeing of whom is at the heart of everything we do.
Our school mission statement:
Our vibrant learning community includes and values everyone, inspiring all to succeed
Our school motto:
鈥淲e belong, we believe, we enjoy, we achieve鈥�
Our school aims:
鈥� To deliver a relevant, purposeful and responsive curriculum applied in a 鈥榬eal life鈥� context
鈥� To provide expertise for SEND with specialist teaching and learning environments and highly trained and committed professional staff
鈥� To offer a personalised learning journey taking into account students strengths and future aspirations
鈥� To foster a safe nurturing environment which promotes care and respect for everyone
鈥� To develop students personal independence and prepare them for adulthood by building confidence.
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The most wonderful thing about our school is our fascinating and inspirational learners, the wellbeing of whom is at the heart of everything we do.
Our school mission statement:
Our vibrant learning community includes and values everyone, inspiring all to succeed
Our school motto:
鈥淲e belong, we believe, we enjoy, we achieve鈥�
Our school aims:
鈥� To deliver a relevant, purposeful and responsive curriculum applied in a 鈥榬eal life鈥� context
鈥� To provide expertise for SEND with specialist teaching and learning environments and highly trained and committed professional staff
鈥� To offer a personalised learning journey taking into account students strengths and future aspirations
鈥� To foster a safe nurturing environment which promotes care and respect for everyone
鈥� To develop students personal independence and prepare them for adulthood by building confidence.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Requires Improvement | Good |
| Age range | 11-19 | 11-16 | 11-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 5.2 | 5.2 | 8.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 3% | 0% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.51 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 4.0 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 3% | 27.12% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 3% | 40.74% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 22.11% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 7.98% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.71% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.34 | 2.6 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 89.12% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 17 | 122 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 79.99% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 12% | 41.65% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 6% | 9.37% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 16.94% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 76% | 12% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 4.26% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 4.83% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.9 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 2.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 28.66% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 4% | 41.51% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 21.47% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.88% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.38% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.2 | 2.67 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 86.93% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 21 | 118 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 80.23% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 43% | 43.19% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 5% | 9.66% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 17.82% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 52% | 9.63% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.52% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.21% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.51 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 2.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 4% | 27.81% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 4% | 41.27% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 21.2% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.97% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.93% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.22 | 2.66 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 91.76% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 16 | 113 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 83.76% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 19% | 41.01% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 10.33% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 17.56% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 81% | 14.91% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 5.24% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.84% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.59 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 0.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 26.28% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 38.78% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 18.19% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.65% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.36% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.08 | 2.51 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 79.62% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 20 | 109 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 69.73% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 35.01% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 9.64% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 19.1% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 65% | 5.5% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.58% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.13% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.48 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 1.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 28.01% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 42.17% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 19.59% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 12.1% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.37% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 83.93% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 17 | 118 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 64.71% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 18% | 42.45% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 10.87% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 17.8% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 65% | 6.07% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 6.59% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 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 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 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
5 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Broadfield Specialist School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1