Broomwood Primary School
Altrincham, WA15 7JU · Trafford · primary school
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41st of 55 primary schools in Trafford we can score, 63 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 — 7.0/10 against 1,546 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 40% | 2.07 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Broomwood Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access Forest School, Living off the land/Cooking, Gardening, Boxing, Musical Theatre, Canoeing, Orienteering, 5-a-day, Cosmic yoga, and an Outdoor and Adventure Residential trip. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 355 pupils against a stated capacity of 504. 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 in reaching the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Outdoor and Adventure Residential trip? How is the after-school club structured for wraparound care?
What Ofsted said about Broomwood Primary School
Overview
Broomwood Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a happy and supportive environment where pupils settle quickly and trust staff. The school delivers a broad and ambitious curriculum with high expectations for achievement, ensuring that pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), learn effectively and develop personally.
Strengths
- Pupils are happy, enjoy coming to school, and receive "strong care and support from staff" who they trust.
- The curriculum is "broad and balanced" and "ambitious for all," with careful sequencing that helps pupils "make links in their learning."
- Teachers use effective strategies to check understanding, regularly recap prior learning, and address misconceptions.
- Reading is a high priority, with an effective phonics programme and engaging texts that encourage pupils to "read for pleasure."
- Pupils benefit from a wide range of extra-curricular activities, including music, cooking classes, and residential visits, enhancing their personal development.
Areas to improve
- In a minority of subjects, teachers are not clear enough about the key knowledge and concepts pupils need to know, resulting in insufficient depth of subject-specific knowledge for some pupils.
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 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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
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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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