Haslingden Broadway Primary School

About Haslingden Broadway Primary School

Haslingden Broadway Primary School sits in the middle of the pack when compared with other primary schools in Lancashire. Its key stage 2 results show 57% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, which is just three percentage points below the local authority average of 60%. That’s a narrow gap, and it places the school 273rd out of 480 primaries in the county. In Rossendale specifically, it ranks 17th out of 31 schools. The school is oversubscribed by a considerable margin — 142 applications for 30 places in 2025/26, with 28 first-preference offers from 30 first-preference applications — which suggests it holds a strong local reputation despite its middling league table position. Its most recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2025, rated the school Good overall, with an Outstanding mark for early years provision. That’s a step down from its previous Outstanding rating in 2014, but the current judgement still puts it ahead of many local schools.

Digging into the 2023/24 key stage 2 results, the picture is mixed but with some bright spots. Reading is the strongest subject: 73% of pupils reached the expected standard and 37% achieved a higher score, with an average scaled score of 106. Maths is a little weaker, with 67% at the expected level and an average score of 102. Writing matches maths on the expected measure at 67%, but only 10% reached the higher standard. The proportion of pupils achieving the higher standard across all three subjects is just 7%, which is low. Progress scores aren’t available in the data, so it’s hard to say how much value the school adds. The Ofsted report from January 2025 rated behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management all as Good, while early years provision remains Outstanding. Parent views, collected between September 2024 and September 2025, are largely positive: 87% would recommend the school, and 89% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy there.

The school is at full capacity with 210 pupils and a low proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 11%. It offers a broad range of facilities including a sensory room, music rooms, art studios and a chapel, plus clubs such as choir, science club, art club and gardening. Sports provision covers football, gymnastics, cricket, dance and netball. SEND support is a notable strength in the data: the school lists provisions for specific learning difficulties, moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech and language difficulties, physical disabilities, and autistic spectrum disorder. However, parent views on SEND support are more divided — 44% strongly agree that SEND children get the support they need, but 19% disagree and 11% strongly disagree. For families in Rossendale, this is a well-regarded local option that’s in high demand, particularly for those who value a strong early years start and a school that feels safe and happy for their child.

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