Broadmead Primary School
Croydon, CR0 2EA · Croydon · primary school
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49th of 77 primary schools in Croydon we can score, 87 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.2/10 against 1,202 of them, against 5.7/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Broadmead Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 12.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 394 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 maths? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll of 394?
What Ofsted said about Broadmead Primary School
Overview
Pupils feel welcome and are encouraged to treat others with respect, supported by initiatives like the ‘Nurture Nest’. The school fosters high aspirations through a broad curriculum and extra-curricular activities, such as the ‘Pioneer Passport’, while maintaining clear behavioural expectations. Overall, the school provides a good quality of education with effective leadership and management.
Strengths
- The curriculum is suitably broad and carefully planned, with teaching adapted to ensure pupils with special educational needs access the same content.
- Staff are skilled in early reading instruction, providing targeted support for weaker readers and promoting a love of reading through daily story time.
- Behaviour expectations are clear and consistently followed, with low-level disruption dealt with quickly to maintain focus on learning.
- Attendance has improved significantly due to rigorous monitoring and effective collaboration with families.
- Pupils develop strong personal qualities, including resilience and kindness, through leadership roles like the ‘green team’ and peer mentoring.
Areas to improve
- There is variability in curriculum delivery; sometimes work set does not effectively support pupils in learning subject-specific knowledge and skills.
- Teaching occasionally fails to check carefully that pupils have understood content before moving on, resulting in gaps in knowledge.
Safeguarding
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 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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