Broadford Primary School

About Broadford Primary School

Broadford Primary School in Havering holds a Good rating from its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, a grade it has maintained across both its last two inspections. The most telling academic metric is its Key Stage 2 combined result: just 54% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. This places the school 40th out of 49 primary schools in the local authority, well below the Havering average of 65%. Nationally, the school sits in the bottom 50 by this measure. Individual subject scores offer a more nuanced picture: the average reading score was 103 and maths 102, both just above the national baseline of 100, and 67% of pupils reached the expected standard in maths specifically. However, only 2% achieved the higher standard across all three subjects, compared with 25% in reading and 16% in maths. Writing remains a particular challenge, with just 5% reaching the higher threshold.

The Ofsted breakdown from 2023 rated every category as Good, including early years provision, personal development, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership. The school has a higher-than-average proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 30.4%, which may influence outcomes, though inspectors did not highlight disadvantage as a specific weakness. Progress 8 data is not available for this primary school, but the average scores in reading and maths suggest most children meet basic benchmarks while fewer excel. For context, the nearest outstanding school is Ardleigh Green Junior School, 1.9 km away, and ten primary schools in Havering hold an Outstanding rating. Broadford’s results place it firmly in the middle of the pack locally, with room for improvement particularly in writing and higher-attainment outcomes.

Broadford is a larger-than-average primary with 670 pupils against a capacity of 630, and it is oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, there were 166 applications for 67 places, with 65 first-preference offers made. The school has nursery provision and caters for children aged 3 to 11. Facilities include a gymnasium, sports hall, music rooms, art studios and a sensory room, and there is a range of clubs from drama to gardening and science. The school’s SEND provisions cover specific learning difficulties, moderate learning difficulties, social and emotional mental health needs, speech and language needs, hearing impairment and autistic spectrum disorder. For families who value a Good Ofsted rating, broad facilities and strong SEND support, Broadford is a solid local option. However, those prioritising strong academic outcomes may want to consider higher-performing schools in the borough, particularly given the below-average combined results.

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