Church Broughton CofE Primary School
Derby, DE65 5AS · Derbyshire · primary school
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224th of 263 primary schools in Derbyshire we can score, 354 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 — 0.2/10 against 4,217 of them, against 0.7/10 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 | 33.0 · 4 | 40% | 0.17 |
| 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.
Church Broughton CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 33.0% 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%. 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 (0.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 68 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 expected and higher standards in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to improve attainment in maths, given the current figures? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing these academic outcomes?
What Ofsted said about Church Broughton CofE Primary School
Overview
Church Broughton CofE Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The school fosters a positive environment where pupils are happy, feel safe, and achieve well, guided by the values of ‘care, believe, succeed’. Leaders have a clear understanding of the school and have implemented changes to support staff workload and curriculum delivery.
Strengths
- Pupils are happy and feel safe, with effective systems like ‘worry monsters’ helping them share concerns.
- Reading instruction is strong, with teachers using matched books to help pupils become ‘confident and fluent readers’ quickly.
- The curriculum is ambitious and well-structured, with teachers breaking learning into ‘manageable steps’ and regularly revisiting prior knowledge.
- Early years provision is effective, with purposeful activities that encourage independence and challenge children’s thinking.
- Pupils engage in a wide range of clubs and community activities, developing a strong sense of responsibility and pride.
Areas to improve
- Learning adaptations for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are not always precise or consistent, meaning some do not achieve as well as they could.
- The new behaviour policy is not always applied consistently by staff, leading to occasional low-level disruption and slow responses to instructions.
- Pupils lack a sound understanding of different faiths and cultures, as this knowledge is not always made explicit enough in the curriculum.
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 | 78% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 33% |
| 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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