Broomhill Junior School

About Broomhill Junior School

Broomhill Junior School is a state primary in Bristol for children aged 7 to 11, and the most direct signal of parent satisfaction comes from its oversubscription figures. The school has a capacity of 240 pupils but currently enrols 199, meaning it is not oversubscribed and has available places for families seeking a place in the area. This is a useful data point for parents who may be concerned about competition for entry, though it is worth noting that the school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in 2021 rated it as Good overall, with leadership and management also judged Good. The inspection was an ungraded visit, meaning the school was confirmed to have maintained its Good standard since its previous graded inspection in 2011. With 40.7% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a community with above-average economic disadvantage, which may shape the experience families have in terms of support and resources.

Academically, Broomhill’s Key Stage 2 results for 2023/24 show a mixed picture. The proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined was 53%, which is below the local authority average of 58%. In individual subjects, reading performed strongest with 77% at expected and 27% at a higher standard, while maths saw 67% at expected and 12% at a higher level. Writing was weaker, with 60% at expected and only 5% reaching greater depth. The average scaled scores were 105 in reading and 102 in maths. Nationally, the school ranks in the bottom 50% of primaries on the combined expected standard metric, sitting at the 73rd percentile. Within Bristol, it ranks 56th out of 85 schools, placing it in the lower half of the local authority. There is no progress score data available, so it is difficult to assess how much value the school adds relative to pupils’ starting points.

The school offers a range of facilities including an art studio, sports hall, library, outdoor playground and a chapel, which is unusual for a non-religious community school. Sports provision covers netball, football, athletics, dance, gymnastics and cross country, and there are clubs for science, art and film. For families with children who have additional needs, the school lists support for specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulty, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech and language communication needs, and autistic spectrum disorder. This breadth of SEND provision may appeal to parents whose children require targeted support. The nearest Outstanding-rated primary is Oasis Academy Marksbury Road, 3.7 km away, which could be an alternative for families prioritising a higher Ofsted grade. Broomhill is likely to suit families who value a smaller, community-focused junior school with available places and a strong emphasis on reading and creative subjects.

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