Broadway First School

Overview

Broadway First School continues to be a good school, with evidence suggesting it could be judged outstanding if a graded inspection were conducted now. The report highlights an ambitious curriculum, exemplary behaviour, and highly effective safeguarding arrangements that keep pupils safe.

Strengths

• The curriculum is described as "high-quality and wide-ranging," with leaders ensuring it is "ambitious for all pupils," including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
• Pupils’ behaviour is "exemplary," creating a "calm and positive environment" where staff deal with bullying quickly and pupils support one another.
• Reading is a key priority, with staff having an "exceptionally detailed understanding" of phonics, successfully developing pupils into "confident and fluent readers."
• Provision for pupils with SEND is "highly effective," with needs identified early and clear targets set to help them "achieve extremely well."
• Personal development is "exceptionally well supported," including excellent mental health support and a comprehensive spiritual, moral, social and cultural curriculum.

Areas to improve

• The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff understanding their responsibilities to identify and report concerns, and the safeguarding leader following up on issues quickly to ensure pupils receive necessary help.