Broadmayne First School and Nursery

Overview

Broadmayne First School is described as an inclusive environment where pupils are “well-mannered and caring” and feel safe. The report highlights a “broad and ambitious” curriculum, particularly in reading and mathematics, supported by “clear and highly effective leadership.” Overall, the school provides a high-quality education where staff share a passion for teaching and pupils thrive.

Strengths

• Leaders place “great importance on reading,” ensuring pupils leave school able to read fluently through meticulously selected books and early intervention.
• The curriculum is “broad and ambitious,” including for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), who are identified early and achieve well.
• Pupils demonstrate strong personal development, living by the values to “Be kind, be safe, be respectful” and engaging in community projects.
• Staff have “high expectations of pupils’ behaviour,” resulting in a cooperative learning environment where bullying rarely happens.
• Governors and leaders work effectively in partnership, with governors holding leaders to account for the quality of education.

Areas to improve

• In some subjects, curriculum design does not sufficiently identify key knowledge, making it hard for pupils to link new learning to previously taught content.
• Early years leaders do not provide parents with sufficient information about children’s next steps, hindering home support.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a strong culture where staff are well trained to identify concerns and respond quickly to ensure pupils and families receive necessary help.