Broadheath CofE Primary School, Worcester
Broadheath CofE Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Worcester, part of Elements Diocesan Learning Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 14th-highest of the 39 schools in Worcester with published results, and 4,824th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 105% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Worcestershire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Broadheath CofE Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 84% of Year 6 pupils at Broadheath CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 80% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 74% in Worcestershire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 75% in reading and 75% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Broadheath CofE Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 22 families put Broadheath CofE Primary School as their first choice and 45 named it as one of their preferences, for 20 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 3 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Broadheath CofE Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Broadheath CofE Primary School are Hallow CofE Primary School (1.3 miles, Good, 81% reading, 84% maths); Honeywell Primary School (2 miles, Good, 30% reading, 55% maths); Oldbury Park Primary School (2.1 miles, Good, 75% reading, 65% maths); and Northwick Manor Primary School (2.1 miles, Outstanding, 86% reading, 81% maths).
Broadheath CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
Hallow CofE Primary SchoolHoneywell Primary SchoolOldbury Park Primary SchoolNorthwick Manor Primary School
The trust
Broadheath CofE Primary School is one of 20 schools run by Elements Diocesan Learning Trust, an academy trust.
What parents say
48 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Broadheath CofE Primary School (as of September 2025): 98% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 93% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (93%).
Who goes there
9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (89%) and Mixed (5%).
In 2026, 15 pupils (8.4%) received SEN support and 4 (2.2%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Worcester Foregate Street Rail Station, about 2.8 miles away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Church Lane (adjacent), 40 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 3 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, burglary and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Worcestershire (78).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Broadheath CofE Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Broadheath CofE Primary School has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in December 2019. Before that, as Broadheath CofE Primary School (URN 116787), it was rated Good in May 2017.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's December 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school creates a caring family environment where every child feels valued and safe. The curriculum is rich and engaging, with strong support for pupils who need extra help - including those with special needs and communication difficulties. Pupils develop confidence and independence as learners while enjoying a wide range of activities that help them grow as whole people.
Key Strengths
- Pupils feel part of a supportive family community where they are happy and safe
- The school offers a rich curriculum with many opportunities for pupils to develop talents and take on leadership roles
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs, including early intervention with speech and language therapists
- Well-structured reading programme that supports early readers and engages established readers with diverse texts
- Staff are well-trained and check pupils' understanding effectively to help them succeed
Areas for Improvement
- Too many pupils are absent from school too often, causing gaps in their learning and missing social opportunities
- Advanced writers do not have enough chances to practice writing independently, meaning some leave school unable to write at the expected standard
- School needs to continue strengthening partnerships with parents to emphasize the importance of regular attendance
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with a strong culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Trips and visits, visits to local care homes, mindfulness and well-being projects, music, art, sports, before- and after-school clubs, subject ambassador roles, peer support roles at breaktimes
Broadheath C of E Primary School has maintained its good standards since the previous inspection. The school is a nurturing community where pupils feel happy, safe and included, with strong relationships and a rich curriculum supporting their learning.
At a Glance
9.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
48 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 75% to 84% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 75% to 80% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 67% to 80% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
21.4
Avg class size
32.0
KS2
5
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Broadheath CofE Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Worcestershire is 5.5 (the median across 276 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Broadheath CofE Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
105%
Over capacity
147 pupils
140 places
7 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Worcester
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Worcester
Across Worcestershire council
Places available
6,801
Applications
5,492
Got 1st preference
94.0%
Got preferred school
99.0%
All primary applications across Worcestershire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History
Ungraded inspection: Standards have been maintained.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
15
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
10.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
178
Total Pupils
84
Boys
94
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
9
Teachers
19.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£38,534
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,297
Per pupil
£860k
Total funding
£23k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.6%
Overall absence
8.5%
Persistent absence
130
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Broadheath CofE Primary School
What are SATs results like at Broadheath CofE Primary School?
Of the pupils at Broadheath CofE Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 84% reached the expected standard in reading and 80% did so in maths.
What is Broadheath CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Broadheath CofE Primary School has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in December 2019. Before that, as Broadheath CofE Primary School (URN 116787), it was rated Good in May 2017.
What is the catchment area for Broadheath CofE Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Broadheath CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, Worcestershire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Broadheath CofE Primary School?
Broadheath CofE Primary School was full in 2025, at 105% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Broadheath CofE Primary School?
Classes at Broadheath CofE Primary School average 21.4 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Broadheath CofE Primary School?
Broadheath CofE Primary School has around 178 pupils on roll. 9% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Broadheath CofE Primary School?
4.6% of sessions were missed at Broadheath CofE Primary School in 2024/25. 8.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Broadheath CofE Primary School?
Apply through Worcestershire's coordinated admissions process, naming Broadheath CofE Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Broadheath CofE Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Worcestershire is 5.5 (the median across 276 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Broadheath CofE Primary School?
Broadheath CofE Primary School is at Sailor's Bank, Lower Broadheath, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR2 6QT.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)