Broadwood Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE15 7TB · Newcastle upon Tyne · primary school
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60th of 63 primary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne we can score, 72 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 — 0.9/10 against 793 of them, against 0.9/10 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 | 39.0 · 8 | 40% | 0.30 |
| 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.
Broadwood Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 39.0% 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% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2023. 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 (0.9 out of 10 either way).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access The Treehouse, a NUFC partnership, and Arabic Language and Culture workshops. Arts activities include the Make Your Mark Art Project, Teeny Tiny Toon, and Moving Parts Art. Trips range from Year 1 visits to Beamish and Alnwick Gardens to a residential Ocean Trust Voyage. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 234 pupils against a stated capacity of 236. 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 curriculum support pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for pupils participating in the residential trip?
What Ofsted said about Broadwood Primary School
Overview
Broadwood Primary School is described as a “welcoming and inclusive” institution where “strong and trusting relationships” are the hallmark. Leaders have successfully transformed the school, creating a calm and orderly environment where pupils talk with “enthusiasm” about their learning and opportunities. The report highlights a “buzz” about the school, driven by high expectations and a restorative approach to behaviour that is “paying dividends”.
Strengths
- Leaders have implemented a “new, ambitious curriculum” that addresses gaps in learning and considers pupils’ starting points.
- Reading provision is effective, with a “carefully crafted approach” to developing confidence and stamina, resulting in better progress for current pupils.
- Mathematics teaching is well sequenced, helping pupils build knowledge securely; pupils report they “love maths” and show resilience.
- Pupils feel safe, with confidence that “bullying does not happen here”, and playtimes are described as lively occasions in extensive grounds.
- Staff receive high-quality training, and governors provide “effective support and challenge” to school leaders.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should strengthen the new approach to teaching writing to “iron out” remaining inconsistencies in the quality of writing for different purposes.
- Leaders should address curriculum planning in some subjects to ensure pupils have consistent opportunities to “deepen their understanding” of key concepts.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” noting robust recruitment procedures and timely reporting of concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 17% |
| 2023/24 | 38% |
| 2024/25 | 39% |
| 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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