SchoolScoresBroomfields Junior School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of THE CHALLENGE ACADEMY TRUST
Bridge Lane, Appleton, Warrington, WA4 3AH
01925 265297 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 22 May 2024.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
93 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Warrington comparisons use the 36 of its 77 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 41 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 | Warrington | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 10th highest of 36 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Warrington. 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 12th highest of 36 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Warrington. Higher than 59% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 14th highest of 36 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Warrington. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 91% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 38 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 5th highest of 27 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Warrington. Higher than 86% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 71% | 54% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 66 parents who had raised a concern Joint 4th highest of 36 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Warrington. Higher than 86% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 86% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 4th highest of 36 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Warrington. Higher than 77% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97%said yes | 92% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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. Warrington figures pool parents at the Warrington 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
89 pupils in this year group.
60% — 8 points below the Warrington average, and 2 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Warrington | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 60% | 68% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 6% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 79% | 82% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 75% | 77% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 73% | 80% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 106 | 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 Warrington. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Warrington | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 32nd highest of 77 state primary schools in Warrington. Higher than 56% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 24.4% | 24.4%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 18th highest of 77 state primary schools in Warrington. Higher than 77% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.7% | 3.7%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 45th highest of 77 state primary schools in Warrington. Higher than 29% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.3% | 13.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 47th highest of 77 state primary schools in Warrington. Higher than 48% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.0% | 16.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 23rd lowest of 77 state primary schools in Warrington. Lower than 87% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.7% | 4.4%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 20th lowest of 77 state primary schools in Warrington. Lower than 88% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.5% | 8.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 69th lowest of 77 state primary schools in Warrington. Lower than 18% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.4 | 1.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 71st lowest of 77 state primary schools in Warrington. Lower than 23% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 23rd highest of 77 state primary schools in Warrington. Higher than 81% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.4 | 20.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 19th highest of 77 state primary schools in Warrington. Higher than 86% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.3 | 11.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 36th highest of 76 state primary schools in Warrington. Higher than 45% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 11.1% | 11.0%* | 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 Monica's Catholic Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Cobbs Infant and Nursery School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 strong, 3 expected
- Grappenhall Heys Community Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 87% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Thomas' CofE Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025, before conversion) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Stockton Heath Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022, before conversion) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Grappenhall St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Alderman Bolton Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bradshaw Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Augustine's Catholic Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 7 expected · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Broomfields Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Broomfields Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 22 May 2024.
How did Broomfields Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 2 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Broomfields Junior School?
97% of the 93 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Broomfields Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 147637.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.