Broomfield South SILC, Leeds
Broomfield South SILC is a special school for pupils aged 2 to 19 in Leeds. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2017. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2023 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2017)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Broomfield South SILC in detail
Broomfield South SILC in its own words
In its own words: "At Broomfield School, our vision is captured in our shared commitment to Belong. Empower. Succeed. We strive to create a community where every individual feels they truly belong, while providing learning opportunities and experiences that inspire, challenge and engage our pupils to achieve their full potential."
From the headteacher's welcome: "We are an inclusive and aspirational 2-19 special school serving South Leeds. We support children and young people with a wide range of learning needs, including moderate learning difficulties, severe learning difficulties, complex and multiple learning needs and Autism. Many of our learners also have additional physical, medical, communication, sensory, visual or hearing needs."
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Broomfield South SILC are Springwell Leeds Academy (0.3 miles, Good); Fountain House Education Suite (1.9 miles); Cockburn Reach Academy (2 miles); and Co-op Academy Brierley (2.2 miles).
Springwell Leeds AcademyFountain House Education SuiteCockburn Reach AcademyCo-op Academy Brierley
Where pupils go next
Of the 30 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 100% stayed in education or training for at least two terms.
Who goes there
55.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 14.5% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
Almost every pupil at Broomfield South SILC has an education, health and care plan (289 of 289 in 2026). The most common need among them is autism.
Broomfield South SILC provides for pupils with specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, visual impairment, speech, language and communication needs, autism, social, emotional and mental health needs, physical disability, moderate learning difficulties and severe learning difficulties.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Cottingley Rail Station, about 2.7 miles away in a straight line.
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Town Street, 230 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Broomfield South SILC stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
Broomfield South SILC recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE destination measures; 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 · 4 years agoThis judgement is from November 2017, 8 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its November 2017 inspection - up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
55.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
SpLD, Vision, Speech and language +5
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Maths has declined from 9% to 0% (2024 to 2025).
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Social & online
Keep up with Broomfield South SILC
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 20
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 9
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 20 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 9 serious and 11 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Leeds is 18.5 (the median across 308 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
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
94%
Near capacity
289 pupils
306 places
17 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Leeds
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Leeds
Across Leeds council
Places available
10,015
Applications
9,313
Got 1st preference
83.2%
Got preferred school
95.4%
All secondary applications across Leeds council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
289
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Broomfield South SILC provides for pupils with specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, visual impairment, speech, language and communication needs, autism, social, emotional and mental health needs, physical disability, moderate learning difficulties and severe learning difficulties.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
289
Total Pupils
202
Boys
87
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
38
Teachers
7.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,696
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
11.3%
Overall absence
32.0%
Persistent absence
200
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Broomfield South SILC
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Questions parents ask about Broomfield South SILC
What are GCSE results like at Broomfield South SILC?
In the 2026 results, pupils at Broomfield South SILC achieved an Attainment 8 score of 1.4. 0% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is Broomfield South SILC's Ofsted rating?
Broomfield South SILC's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2017, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Broomfield South SILC?
No fixed boundary. When Broomfield South SILC is oversubscribed, Leeds allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Broomfield South SILC?
Broomfield South SILC has around 289 pupils on roll. 55% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Broomfield South SILC have specialist SEN provision?
Broomfield South SILC provides for pupils with specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, visual impairment, speech, language and communication needs, autism, social, emotional and mental health needs, physical disability, moderate learning difficulties and severe learning difficulties.
What is attendance like at Broomfield South SILC?
11.3% of sessions were missed at Broomfield South SILC in 2024/25. 32% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Broomfield South SILC?
Apply through Leeds's coordinated admissions process, naming Broomfield South SILC on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Broomfield South SILC?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 20 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 9 serious and 11 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Leeds is 18.5 (the median across 308 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Broomfield South SILC?
Broomfield South SILC is at Broom Place, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS10 3JP.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)