Broadfield Primary School, Oldham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 5 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Broadfield excels at making every child feel valued and supported. The school goes beyond academics to develop confident, responsible young people who understand their role in the community - from fundraising for charities to organizing 'meat-free Mondays'. Leaders work closely with families and specialists to remove barriers so all pupils can thrive, regardless of background or additional needs.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional focus on pupils' wellbeing and personal development with meaningful leadership roles and community involvement
- Strong safeguarding culture where pupils feel safe and concerns are quickly addressed
- Excellent support for disadvantaged pupils, those with SEND, and those learning English as an additional language
- Well-designed, ambitious curriculum with exciting learning experiences like immersive days
- Positive behaviour and attendance improvement, with a calm, orderly school environment
Areas for Improvement
- Reading attainment below national average in 2025 - leaders are taking action to improve
- Some gaps in writing knowledge not being addressed quickly enough
- Persistent absence historically above national average, though now reducing
- Some pupils arriving late to school in the morning
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Girls Can club, breakfast club, school council fundraising, litter picking, immersive days including earth day and seaside visits
Broadfield Primary School is a caring community where leaders prioritize pupils' wellbeing and safety. The school provides a well-designed curriculum with strong personal development opportunities, though some gaps remain in writing knowledge and reading attainment.
At a Glance
45.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 74% to 64%. Maths has declined from 72% to 68%. Writing has remained stable at around 73%.
Class Sizes
23.3
Avg class size
25.0
Infant (KS1)
25.6
KS2
12
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
384 pupils
399 capacity
15 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Oldham
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Oldham
Admissions Demand - Oldham
Places available
3,967
Applications
2,727
Got 1st preference
93.5%
Got preferred school
97.9%
Primary admissions across Oldham (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.02191%
Overall absence
17.08185%
Persistent absence
281
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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