SchoolScoresBroadheath Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Sinderland Road, Broadheath, Altrincham, WA14 5JQ
0161 928 4748 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 11 November 2014.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 12 February 2025: Ofsted found the school had improved significantly.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
128 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Altrincham comparisons use the 13 of its 17 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 4 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Altrincham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 4th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Altrincham. Higher than 70% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 96% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 7th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Altrincham. Higher than 59% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 10th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Altrincham. Higher than 44% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 92% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 40 parents whose child had been bullied 2nd highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Altrincham. Higher than 75% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 65% | 56% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 85 parents who had raised a concern Joint 3rd highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Altrincham. Higher than 68% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 84% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 19 parents of children with SEND 1st highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Altrincham. Higher than 94% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 74% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 1st highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Altrincham. Higher than 83% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98%said yes | 93% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 23%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Altrincham figures pool parents at the Altrincham schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
96 pupils in this year group.
79% — 7 points above the Trafford average, and 17 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Trafford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 79% | 72% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 11% | 15% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 86% | 84% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 83% | 79% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 91% | 82% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 108 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 110 | 108 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Trafford. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 43 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 38 |
| Of those, offered a place | 38 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 85 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Trafford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 5th highest of 17 state primary schools in Altrincham. Higher than 40% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.5% | 18.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 17 state primary schools in Altrincham. Higher than 62% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.6% | 3.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 17 state primary schools in Altrincham. Higher than 85% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.4% | 12.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 1st highest of 17 state primary schools in Altrincham. Higher than 92% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 55.2% | 27.4%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 13th lowest of 17 state primary schools in Altrincham. Lower than 49% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.0% | 4.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 13th lowest of 17 state primary schools in Altrincham. Lower than 44% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 12.7% | 9.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 9th lowest of 17 state primary schools in Altrincham. Lower than 65% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.4 | 0.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 10th lowest of 17 state primary schools in Altrincham. Lower than 63% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.4% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 7th highest of 17 state primary schools in Altrincham. Higher than 67% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.0 | 21.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 8th highest of 17 state primary schools in Altrincham. Higher than 60% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.3 | 11.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 9th highest of 17 state primary schools in Altrincham. Higher than 32% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 8.1% | 10.2%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- St Margaret Ward Catholic Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Navigation Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Tyntesfield Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 84% met expected standard (KS2)
- Park Road Academy Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 90% met expected standard (KS2)
- Woodheys Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Altrincham CofE (Aided) Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Hugh's Catholic Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oldfield Brow Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Forest School 1.2 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- St Vincent's Catholic Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 89% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Broadheath Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Broadheath Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 11 November 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 12 February 2025, Ofsted found the school had improved significantly.
How did Broadheath Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 79% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 17 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Broadheath Primary School?
98% of the 128 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Broadheath Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Broadheath Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 38 families put Broadheath Primary School as their first choice for 43 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 38 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 106289.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.