Broadford Primary School
Romford, RM3 8JS · Havering · primary school
44th of 49 primary schools in Havering we can score, 59 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.6/10 against 2,312 of them, against 2.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 49.0 · 17 | 40% | 0.69 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Broadford Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 49.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. Only 5.0% reached the higher standard. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.6 out of 10 either way).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the School Council. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 654 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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 school manage the pressure of being over capacity? What specific support is available for pupils who have not reached the expected standard? How do the breakfast and after-school clubs integrate with the main curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Broadford Primary School
Overview
Broadford Primary School is described as a "happy, welcoming and respectful" environment where pupils are "cared for and valued." Leaders have successfully prioritised attendance and fostered a purposeful atmosphere with high expectations for behaviour. The school maintains effective safeguarding arrangements and provides a well-structured curriculum in most subjects, particularly in early reading and vocabulary development.
Strengths
- Reading is a clear priority, with staff trained to teach early reading effectively and pupils having frequent opportunities to read, including to a visiting dog.
- The curriculum in most subjects is "well structured and ambitious," ensuring pupils build knowledge logically, such as in science and mathematics.
- Pupils demonstrate positive behaviour and attitudes, benefiting from a supportive culture where they feel safe and can speak to adults about worries.
- Personal development is strong, with pupils learning about consent, healthy relationships, and different cultures in an age-appropriate manner.
- Staff are supported with guidance on well-being and workload, contributing to a positive staff culture.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, the curriculum is not implemented effectively, leading to gaps in pupils’ understanding and lower achievement; staff require effective training to address this.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are not always supported effectively to access the curriculum, meaning some do not achieve as well as they could; teaching needs better adaptation.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 51% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 49% |
| England | 63% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the average across the 14,239 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level average, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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