Broom Valley Community School, Rotherham

In its own words: "We aim to create a learning-centred school that nurtures the talents of all its pupils, with all systems focused on meeting our core purpose: to remove limits and inspire confident learners who will go on to thrive in a world that is ever changing."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, rugby, cricket, tennis, athletics, gymnastics, basketball, yoga and karate.

The school runs a breakfast club.

In 2025, 56% of Year 6 pupils at Broom Valley Community School reached the expected standard in reading and 56% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 72% and 72% in Rotherham and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 65% in reading and 67% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 50 families put Broom Valley Community School as their first choice and 63 named it as one of their preferences, for 56 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Broom Valley Community School are Herringthorpe Junior School (0.7 miles, Outstanding, 93% reading, 91% maths); Herringthorpe Infant School (0.7 miles, Outstanding); Canklow Woods Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 47% reading, 53% maths); and Badsley Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 52% reading, 59% maths).

Broom Valley Community School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.

42.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 62.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Asian (49%), White British (6%) and Black (6%).

In 2026, 74 pupils (18.5%) received SEN support and 4 (1%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Rotherham Station To Sheffield, about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Broom Valley Road/Broomfield Grove (adjacent), 40 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 547 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Rotherham (146), as is usual near a town centre.

Broom Valley Community School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Broom Valley Community School are Oakwood High School (0.4 miles), Clifton Community School (0.7 miles) and St Bernard's Catholic High School (0.9 miles).