Broadmead Lower School

A good community school school in Bedford. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Broadmead Lower School.

Bedford, MK439NN Ofsted: Good Age 4-9 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for KS2 pupils meeting expected standard, KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
Not published
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KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
Not published
Raw: No data published
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Good

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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
21 June 2023
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Park Crescent
Stewartby
Bedford, MK439NN
Phone
1234768318
Website
broadmeadlower.beds.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
109483
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Park Crescent, Stewartby, Bedford, MK43 9NN
Website
www.broadmeadlower.beds.sch.uk/
Age range
4-9
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open, but proposed to close
Capacity
300 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
230
Free School Meals
20.9% (48 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.7% (4 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
15.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
19 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
38
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
230 pupils
4-9

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Belonging, Learning, Succeeding"

Respect Responsibility Peace Resilience Perseverance Forgiveness Appreciation Courage Trust Loyalty Confidence Co-operation Caring Tolerance Friendship Patience Understanding Honesty Politeness Independence

Head Teacher's Message

A warm welcome from Head Teacher Mrs Debbie Cosbie-Ross. The message highlights Broadmead Lower School as a happy, inclusive and vibrant community where Values Education underpins the curriculum, daily practice and behaviour. It emphasizes strong home–school partnerships, ensuring every child feels secure, valued and able to succeed, and invites visits to the school.

Curriculum Highlights

English Reading Phonics Mathematics Science Science Knowledge Mats Computing and E-Safety E Safety Guides Physical Education Religious Education Long Term Plans R.E. Art History History Knowledge Mats Geography Geography Knowledge Mats P.S.H.E Design and Technology French Music SEND Special Educational Needs and Disability Policy Special Educational Needs and Disability Report SEND Provision Maps NHS Speech and Language Parent Support Events Curriculum Curriculum Intent

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Admissions Criteria

The school has an agreed admission number of 60 for entry to the reception year. The Local Authority will apply the following criteria (in rank order): Looked after children or children who were previously looked after, including Looked After Children from Outside of England; Pupils living in the catchment area with siblings at the school; Other pupils living in the catchment area; Other siblings; Any other children. If there are equal rights to admission after applying these criteria, the tie break will be distance from the home to the school measured in a straight line. Pupil with an EHCP named for this school will be admitted even if the school is full. Pupils identified for admission through the Fair Access Protocol will also be admitted even if the school is full.

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