Broomhill Junior School, Bristol
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 6 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Broomhill Junior School creates a warm, inclusive environment where every pupil feels valued and safe. Staff build strong relationships with pupils and provide tailored support for those with additional needs. The school offers a rich curriculum with exciting learning experiences, such as educational visits to Stonehenge and exploring Mayan history, that help pupils develop a real love of learning.
Key Strengths
- Strong safeguarding culture with clear procedures and high expectations for pupil safety
- Effective support for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND, including a specialist Amazon class
- Ambitious curriculum that builds knowledge over time with enriching educational visits
- Excellent behaviour and attendance focus with individualised support for families
- Well-developed personal development programme promoting healthy relationships and British values
Areas for Improvement
- Writing attainment needs improvement - pupils require more support to develop greater accuracy and expertise
- Some teaching does not identify gaps in pupils' knowledge quickly enough
- Continue targeted work on pupil attendance despite recent improvements
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - the school has created an open and positive safeguarding culture where concerns are actively identified, acted upon and managed, making pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Board games club, chess club, cooking club, playtime leaders, VIP assembly helpers, school council, SEND council
Broomhill Junior School is a welcoming and inclusive junior school where pupils' wellbeing and safety are at the heart of everything leaders do. Most pupils make expected progress in their learning, though writing is an area for continued development.
At a Glance
41.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 77% to 69%. Maths has declined from 67% to 61%. Writing has declined from 60% to 53%.
Class Sizes
22.0
Avg class size
23.6
KS2
8
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
75%
Available places
180 pupils
240 capacity
60 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Bristol
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Admissions Demand - Bristol, City of
Places available
5,450
Applications
4,547
Got 1st preference
93.3%
Got preferred school
99.1%
Primary admissions across Bristol, City of (2025/26)
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.9556%
Overall absence
22.48804%
Persistent absence
209
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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