Broad Square Community Primary School

A good community school school in Liverpool. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Broad Square Community Primary School.

Liverpool, L111BS Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

55

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
46.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 55.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
54.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 9.0%
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
18 June 2024
Previous grade
Good
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
Broad Square
Liverpool, L111BS
Phone
1512261117
Website
broadsquareprimary.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
133335
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Broad Square, Liverpool, L11 1BS
Website
www.broadsquareprimary.co.uk/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
450 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
429
Free School Meals
45.3% (194 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.1% (9 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
23.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
55.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
9.0%
Reading Score:
103.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
106.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 103.0
2023 104.0 102.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
48
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
429 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Up 0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Excellence Responsibility Respect Community Enjoyment Compassion Perseverance

We follow the Opening Worlds Curriculum in KS2 and the local agreed syllabus for RE in KS1.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher welcomes visitors and highlights the school's mission to enable every pupil to fulfil their potential within a stimulating, secure and caring environment; emphasizes the school values of Excellence, Responsibility, Respect, Community, Enjoyment, Compassion and Perseverance.

Curriculum Highlights

National Curriculum subjects are taught: English, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, Art and Design, Design Technology, Physical Education, Music, MFL (French) and Computing. PSHE is embedded in the curriculum; reading is promoted across the curriculum; a mastery approach with regular retrieval practice; strong language development and a 'say it again better' approach. Teaching approaches include Ready Steady Write/Ready Steady Spell (KS2), Power Maths with NCETM materials, Monster Phonics SSP, Opening Worlds Humanities Curriculum for History/Geography/RE (KS2), Teach Computing Scheme of Work. RealPE is used for PE; Kapow for music; EYFS development is emphasized; enrichment through visits, visitors, themed days and extra-curricular activities; focus on vocabulary development and knowledge transfer.

SEND Provision

Broad Square provides SEND support including SEND Information Report; SENCos Debra Jones (Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion) and Kirsty Buckley (Assistant SENCO for EYFS); services include Education Mental Health Practitioner, counselling, and community-based support via YPAS Seedlings; staff are attachment and trauma informed.

Admissions Criteria

Nursery admissions are ordered by LAC status, siblings in the school, and distance from the school; nursery admission requires the child to be three years old; admission to nursery is not a guarantee of a Reception place. All applications for Reception are made through the Liverpool Education Authority via online application. In-year transfer inquiries should be directed to the Local Authority, or by telephoning the school to enquire about spaces.

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