Broadfield Primary School

About Broadfield Primary School

Broadfield Primary School is clearly a popular choice among Oldham families, with 51 first-preference applications for 45 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.73. That means nearly two families wanted each spot, a strong signal of local confidence. Parent-experience data isn’t published for this school, but the demand speaks for itself. Headteacher Elizabeth Moran leads a mixed, non-religious state primary for children aged 2 to 11, with 388 pupils on roll against a capacity of 399. The school has held a Good rating from Ofsted across its two most recent graded inspections, with leadership and management also rated Good in the last full inspection. An ungraded inspection in 2018 confirmed the school remains Good. With 42.3% of pupils eligible for free school meals, Broadfield serves a community with above-average disadvantage, yet still attracts strong local interest.

Academically, Broadfield performs broadly in line with the local average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 59% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, just above the Oldham local authority average of 58%. Reading and writing both saw 74% of pupils at the expected level, while maths was slightly lower at 72%. The school’s average scaled scores were 102 in reading and 103 in maths, both close to the national benchmark of 100. However, the proportion reaching the higher standard was low: just 7% in reading and writing, and 4% in maths. This places Broadfield 32nd out of 67 primary schools in Oldham, and in the bottom half nationally. For context, the top-performing local schools like Christ Church CofE Primary and St Martin’s CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School achieve ranking scores in the high 80s and 90s, so Broadfield is a solid but not standout choice for academic stretch.

The school offers a practical, well-equipped environment for families. Facilities include a sensory room, ICT suite, forest school, sports hall, outdoor playground and playing fields. Sports provision is strong, with swimming, cricket, tennis, cross country, athletics, football and netball on offer, plus clubs for gardening, drama, film and choir. Broadfield also has a nursery provision for two-year-olds, which is a useful option for working parents. The school’s SEND support covers specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulty, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication issues, and hearing and visual impairments. For families seeking an Outstanding-rated alternative, the nearest is Glodwick Infant and Nursery School, 1.2 km away. Broadfield is best suited to families who value a broad, inclusive primary with strong community demand and a wide range of activities, rather than those prioritising top-tier academic results.

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