Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery
Dukinfield, SK16 5DP · Tameside · primary school
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6th of 59 primary schools in Tameside we can score, 76 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,049 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.5/10 among them, against 7.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 8.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.5 out of 10 among them, against 7.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Art, Lego, Wellbeing, and Chess Clubs, or take part in Cheerleading, Basketball, Cricket, and Nerf Fest. The school also organises trips, such as attending the T20 Women's World Cup Cricket.
Getting in
The published school roll is 217 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the curriculum support pupils who are working towards the higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for pupils who need extra help with reading or writing?
What Ofsted said about Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery
Overview
Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery continues to be a good school. Pupils arrive happy and ready to learn, feeling safe because they know staff care about them. Leaders maintain high expectations, and most pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, achieve well.
Strengths
- Leaders have developed an ‘ambitious curriculum’ that helps pupils acquire the knowledge needed to succeed.
- Staff receive training to enhance subject knowledge, ensuring they are ‘equipped to deliver the curriculum effectively’.
- Reading is prioritised across the school, with teachers promoting a ‘love of reading’ through high-quality books and initiatives.
- The school is a ‘calm and purposeful environment’ where pupils concentrate well and respect their peers.
- Governors have an ‘accurate overview of leaders’ work’ and are equipped to provide appropriate challenge.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure pupils read books that match their phonics knowledge, as some books are too difficult and hamper fluency.
- In some subjects, teachers do not revisit prior learning frequently enough; leaders should ensure regular opportunities to recall and recap knowledge to strengthen long-term memory.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff trained to recognise subtle changes in pupil behaviour and vulnerable pupils receiving necessary support.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 45% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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