Broadway Junior School
Sunderland, SR4 8NW · Sunderland · primary school
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55th of 73 primary schools in Sunderland we can score, 81 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 — 4.4/10 against 969 of them, against 3.2/10 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 | 55.0 · 27 | 40% | 1.10 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
Broadway Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 5.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access Tag Rugby, Kwik Cricket, Tri Golf, Athletics, and Tennis, alongside trips to Derwent Hill. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 227 pupils against a stated capacity of 270. 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 to bridge the gap between the 55.0% expected standard and the national median? What specific strategies are used to raise the 5.0% higher standard attainment? How does the current roll of 227 affect class sizes relative to the 270-place capacity?
What Ofsted said about Broadway Junior School
Overview
Broadway Junior School continues to be a good school, where pupils are proud of their achievements and feel safe. Leaders and staff maintain high ambitions for all pupils, who rise to these expectations in calm and focused classrooms. The school fosters strong relationships, ensuring pupils are happy and have clear ways to share any worries.
Strengths
- Pupils access a broad and balanced curriculum, building knowledge and understanding over time through carefully planned visits and clubs.
- The reading curriculum is carefully structured to build fluency and comprehension, with staff supporting pupils to use sounds effectively.
- Mathematics teaching helps pupils connect previous knowledge to new learning, with prompt help ensuring misconceptions are picked up quickly.
- Staff provide nurturing support, and rewards such as ‘pebble points’ and ‘Broadway Bonanza’ assemblies celebrate pupil achievements.
- Staff morale is high, with leaders focusing on staff well-being and governors appropriately challenging and supporting school leaders.
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure that pupils new to school who have gaps in phonics knowledge start additional phonics teaching promptly to catch up quickly in reading.
- Support plans for some pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) lack purposeful and clear targets; the school must ensure these plans accurately capture next steps and how adults should help.
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 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 55% |
| 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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