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Broadfield Community Primary School

Rochdale, OL16 1QTPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2023
KS2 Results
51%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
31 1st-choice / 34 places
Ranking
#10,391
of 13,686 nationally

About Broadfield Community Primary School

Broadfield Community Primary School sits within the Rochdale local authority, a mixed state primary for children aged 3 to 11. In the most recent local rankings, it placed 38th out of 52 primary schools in the borough, placing it in the bottom half of Rochdale’s schools. The top-performing peers in the area include All Souls Church of England Primary School, Hollin Primary School, and Healey Foundation Primary School, all of which scored higher on the same ranking metric. The nearest school rated Outstanding by Ofsted is Kentmere Primary Academy, about 2.4 kilometres away. Broadfield itself was rated Good in its most recent graded inspection in December 2023, a notable improvement from its previous inspection in January 2020, when it was judged to Require Improvement overall. That upward trajectory in leadership, behaviour, and quality of education is a key part of the school’s story, especially given the challenging context of a high proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSparrow Hill, Rochdale, Rochdale, OL16 1QT
HeadteacherRachel D'ardis
Local AuthorityRochdale
Number of Pupils400
Free School Meals (FSM)46.3%
School Capacity400 / 447 (89% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Dec 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 19 Feb 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Forest SchoolSports HallDining HallArt StudiosSensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundICT SuitePlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

Cross CountryTennisRoundersSwimmingCricketGymnasticsAthletics

Clubs & Activities

ChoirDramaFilm Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:55

After-school care

15:15-17:00

Source: broadfield.rochdale.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Broadfield Community Primary School

Broadfield Community Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.