SchoolScoresBroomgrove Junior School
Community school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Broome Grove, Wivenhoe, Colchester, CO7 9QB
01206 822893 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 16 January 2019.
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 | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 24 May 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
77 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Colchester comparisons use the 37 of its 73 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 36 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 | Colchester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 37th highest of 37 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Colchester. Higher than 3% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 35th highest of 37 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Colchester. Higher than 7% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 35th highest of 37 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Colchester. Higher than 7% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 68% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 32 parents whose child had been bullied 25th highest of 27 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Colchester. Higher than 7% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 31% | 54% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 69 parents who had raised a concern 32nd highest of 34 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Colchester. Higher than 6% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 58% | 83% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 35th highest of 37 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Colchester. Higher than 3% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 57%said yes | 90% | 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. Colchester figures pool parents at the Colchester 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
59 pupils in this year group.
47% — 16 points below the Essex average, and 15 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Essex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 47% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 8% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 73% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 69% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 59% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 105 | 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 Essex. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Essex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 22nd highest of 73 state primary schools in Colchester. Higher than 53% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 23.0% | 21.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 41st highest of 73 state primary schools in Colchester. Higher than 31% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.2% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 9th highest of 73 state primary schools in Colchester. Higher than 87% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 22.2% | 13.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 30th highest of 73 state primary schools in Colchester. Higher than 58% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.5% | 12.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 48th lowest of 73 state primary schools in Colchester. Lower than 35% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.5% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 48th lowest of 73 state primary schools in Colchester. Lower than 43% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 13.0% | 13.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 31st lowest of 73 state primary schools in Colchester. Lower than 46% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.3 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 32nd lowest of 73 state primary schools in Colchester. Lower than 44% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.9% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 18th highest of 73 state primary schools in Colchester. Higher than 83% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.6 | 21.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 8th highest of 73 state primary schools in Colchester. Higher than 89% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.6 | 11.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 11th highest of 71 state primary schools in Colchester. Higher than 85% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 26.7% | 13.5%* | 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
- Broomgrove Infant School 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Millfields Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Lawrence CofE Primary School, Rowhedge 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Old Heath Community Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 4 expected, 2 needs attention · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kendall CofE Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Fingringhoe CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Unity Primary Academy 1.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Elmstead Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2019 · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hazelmere Junior School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 38% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery 2.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Broomgrove Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Broomgrove Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 16 January 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 24 May 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Broomgrove Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 47% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 15 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Broomgrove Junior School?
57% of the 77 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Broomgrove 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 114759.
- 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.