Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery
Tennyson Avenue, Dukinfield, SK16 5DPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery is a primary school in Dukinfield for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 109 schools in Tameside. It ranks 2nd of 5 primary schools in Dukinfield. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 20 September 2012, report published 27 October 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 March 2023
Pupils arrive at this school each day happy and ready to learn. Pupils feel safe in school because they know that staff care about them. They are confident that there is always someone to talk to if they have any worries or concerns. Any incidents of bullying are addressed swiftly by staff. Leaders are committed to providing 'learning today for tomorrow's world'. They have high expectations for all pupils. In the main, most pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well. Pupils' behaviour reflects leaders' high standards. Most pupils behave well and work hard in lessons. They strive to be 'ready, respectful and safe'. Pupils care about each other and make friends easily. They are eager to earn star points, class compliments and the coveted headteacher reward each week. Pupils understand the importance of treating people with respect and tolerating difference. They learn about fundamental British values, including the rule of law and democracy. Pupils have many opportunities to develop their sporting talents. They actively contribute to the life of the school by taking on responsibilities, such as sports ambassadors, worry wizards, librarians and being members of the school leadership group.
What the school should improve
- Some pupils read books that do not match their phonics knowledge. This stops them from applying their knowledge of phonics successfully and means that they do not read with fluency. Leaders should ensure that pupils read books that enable them to practise the sounds and letters that they have been taught.
- In some subjects, teachers do not revisit pupils' prior learning with enough frequency to strengthen pupils' long-term memory of the curriculum. This means that pupils sometimes cannot remember what they have been previously taught and struggle to apply knowledge in a new context. Leaders should ensure that teachers regularly provide pupils with the opportunities to recall and recap their prior learning to support pupils to remember key knowledge and make connections in their learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
26 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
217 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Green Primary Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
| St. Peter's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
| Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Yew Tree Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 48% met the expected standard |
| St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 83% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Catherine Parker
- Phone
- 01613039411
- Address
- Tennyson Avenue, Dukinfield, SK16 5DP
- Local authority
- Tameside
- URN
- 106193
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.