Broadlands Primary School
Hereford, HR1 1HY · Herefordshire, County of · primary school
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66th of 72 primary schools in Herefordshire, County of we can score, 78 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 — 0.6/10 against 2,314 of them, against 0.8/10 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 | 38.0 · 7 | 40% | 0.27 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Broadlands Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 38.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. 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 (0.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2022.
Getting in
The published school roll is 164 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 support pupils who are below the expected standard in literacy? What specific interventions are in place to help children reach the higher standard? How does the school plan to maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Broadlands Primary School
Overview
Pupils “thrive” at Broadlands Primary School within a “warm and nurturing” environment where they feel “safe and happy”. The inspection confirms that leaders have established high expectations and an “ambitious curriculum” that supports all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The school is judged as “Good” across all inspection categories, marking a significant improvement from its previous rating.
Strengths
- Staff know pupils as individuals and help them “recognise their own emotions”, fostering a culture where bullying is “very rare”.
- Teachers possess “secure subject knowledge” and effectively check for gaps in learning, ensuring pupils build on prior understanding.
- Reading is a clear priority; pupils follow a “structured phonics programme” and become “confident and enthusiastic readers”.
- Support for pupils with SEND is a “strength”, with staff identifying needs swiftly and helping pupils overcome social and communication difficulties.
- Leaders provide effective staff training and consider workload, resulting in a “calm and orderly” school environment.
Areas to improve
- Senior leaders must ensure subject leaders have the skills and opportunities to check how well new curriculums are implemented across the school.
- Leaders should ensure all pupils benefit from opportunities to learn about a “broad range of cultures and traditions” beyond their own.
- Teachers at key stage 2 should prioritise developing pupils’ spoken communication to improve their “articulacy and self-confidence”.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective”, with staff receiving weekly updates and being alert to risks pupils may face.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 33% |
| 2023/24 | 43% |
| 2024/25 | 38% |
| 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
—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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