Broadford Primary School
Faringdon Avenue, Harold Hill, Romford, RM3 8JSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Broadford Primary School is a primary school in Havering for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 91 schools in Havering. It ranks 43rd of 49 primary schools in Havering. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 7 November 2023, report published 11 December 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 November 2023
This is a school where pupils are cared for and valued. Pupils get off to a positive start each morning because they are greeted warmly by staff. Leaders have prioritised attendance. Effective actions are in place to reduce absence. For example, the school constantly promotes 'coming to school every day on time' to pupils and families. The atmosphere within lessons and during social times is purposeful. This is because staff typically have high expectations for behaviour. Pupils are well-mannered and considerate towards others. Pupils value the huge outdoor space and the activities that are provided to keep them busy at playtime. Relationships between staff and pupils are positive and supportive. Pupils know that if they have a worry they can speak to an adult who will help them. This means they feel happy and are safe. There are a number of opportunities for pupils to take on positions of responsibility taking on roles such as 'spine-breakers' and digital leaders. 'Spine breakers' are pupils who promote reading to their friends and staff. The school has a range of clubs for pupils to join such as, bead-craft, multi-skills and chess club. These experiences help pupils to develop their talents and pursue their interests.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, pupils do not achieve as well as they could. This is because in a small number of subjects the curriculum is not being implemented effectively. This means pupils have gaps in their subject understanding. The school needs to provide effective training for staff so these few subjects are implemented effectively.
- On occasions, pupils with SEND are not supported effectively to access the curriculum. This means that some pupils do not achieve as well as they could. The school needs to ensure that teaching is adapted effectively, to enable these pupils to access the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
86 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
654 pupils on roll, with places for 630
Schools near Broadford Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edullect Academy Independent School | 0.2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Mead Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 40% met the expected standard |
| Drapers' Brookside Junior School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
| Drapers' Brookside Infant School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Hilldene Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 61% 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 Lois Nicholls
- Phone
- 01708342880
- Address
- Faringdon Avenue, Harold Hill, Romford, RM3 8JS
- Local authority
- Havering
- URN
- 102317
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.