Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery

A good community school school in Tameside. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery.

Dukinfield, SK165DP Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

46

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
38.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 45.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
40.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 3.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
20 September 2012
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Tennyson Avenue
Dukinfield, SK165DP

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
106193
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Tennyson Avenue, Dukinfield, SK16 5DP
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
218
Free School Meals
11.8% (26 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.9% (2 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.5%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
6.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
45.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
3.0%
Reading Score:
101.0
Maths Score:
101.0
Grammar Score:
103.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
6.4 (11.1 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
3.5 (3.1 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 101.0 101.0
2023 104.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
12 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
24
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
218 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-3.0 per year)

Down -3.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Learning Today for Tomorrow's World."

Ready Respectful Safe

Head Teacher's Message

The headteacher aims to provide a memorable education and inclusive environment where pupils leave as well-rounded, successful citizens. The message highlights Ready, Respectful and Safe values, the Active Uniform, strong family partnerships, and a commitment to local community and the school’s 50th anniversary.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Art Club

Sports

Basketball Dodgeball

Facilities

Forest School Nursery (Broadbent Fold) Rainbows Breakfast Club (on-site) Rainbows After School Club (on-site)

Curriculum Highlights

Forest School Seesaw as main learning platform Oak National Academy Online Lessons White Rose Mathematics Letterjoin handwriting Borrowbox for free books National Curriculum Assessments Practice Materials BBC Bitesize Lessons Mathletics National Trust Virtual Museum Tours Literacy Trust resources

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Rainbows on-site provides Breakfast Club (7.45am-8.45am) and After School Club (3.00pm-5.45pm); bookings are through Rainbows, the on-site private provider.

Admissions Criteria

Nursery: 26 places; 15 hours morning sessions (9.00am-12.00pm) or 30 hours (9.00am-3.00pm) with wraparound for afternoon sessions if eligible. Attendance at Nursery does not guarantee a Reception place. Reception admissions follow the co-ordinated admissions process managed by Tameside Council. Applications open from 1 November each year, and the school is notified of allocations in April for the following September.

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