Broom Barns Primary School
Stevenage, SG1 1UE · Hertfordshire · primary school
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262nd of 337 primary schools in Hertfordshire we can score, 398 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 — 2.7/10 against 1,737 of them, against 2.5/10 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 | 41.0 · 9 | 40% | 0.35 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Broom Barns Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 41.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. 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 (2.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a Nurture Lunchtime Club, Stevenage Sporting Futures, and Fit Kidz. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 222 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 activities are included in the Stevenage Sporting Futures programme? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Broom Barns Primary School
Overview
Broom Barns Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a “welcoming and inclusive” environment where pupils are happy and well cared for. The report highlights an “ambitious curriculum” that is well-sequenced, allowing pupils to build on previous learning, alongside “exceptional” behaviour and high-quality teaching.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “exceptional” behaviour, being polite, well-mannered, and attentive in lessons.
- The curriculum is “well-sequenced” and monitored by subject leaders to ensure continuous improvement.
- Teachers possess “good subject knowledge” and teach with clarity, regularly checking pupil understanding.
- Reading is a strength, with staff providing consistent phonics instruction and timely support for those who need it.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive effective support, enabling them to access the curriculum and compete successfully in sports.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must strengthen the support and resources provided to parents, as current measures do not fully help them engage with their children’s learning at home, limiting pupil progress.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a “strong culture of safeguarding” established by leaders and robust systems in place to keep pupils safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 41% |
| 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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