Broadmead Primary School
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
The full report on this school
What 15 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Nov 2023Source: Ofsted, 6 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
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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