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Broadmead Primary School

Croydon, CR0 2EAPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
62%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
28 1st-choice / 35 places
Ranking
#7,017
of 13,686 nationally

About Broadmead Primary School

Broadmead Primary School sits within the Croydon local authority, a large London borough with 88 primary schools. The school is ranked 50th out of these 77 schools in the local authority rankings, placing it in the bottom half of Croydon primaries. For context, the top-performing local peers are Heathfield Academy, St John's CofE Primary School, and Applegarth Academy. Broadmead is a mixed, state-funded primary for children aged 3 to 11, with a current roll of 381 pupils against a capacity of 420. The school has a non-religious character and is led by headteacher Sarah Hunter. A notable feature of its intake is that 51.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is significantly above the national average and reflects the school's role in a diverse and economically varied community. The school also offers nursery provision for younger children.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Address366 Sydenham Road, Croydon, Croydon, CR0 2EA
HeadteacherSarah Hunter
Local AuthorityCroydon
Number of Pupils381
Free School Meals (FSM)51.1%
School Capacity381 / 420 (91% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Nov 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, 6 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Forest SchoolGymnasiumLibraryPlaying FieldsDining HallOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

Cross CountryTennisNetballDance

Clubs & Activities

ChessChoirBook ClubArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Broadmead Primary School

Broadmead 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.