Broadheath Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Sinderland Road, Broadheath, Altrincham, WA14 5JQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Broadheath Primary School is a primary school in Altrincham for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 101 schools in Trafford. It ranks 9th of 17 primary schools in Altrincham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2014.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 11 November 2014, report published 3 December 2014

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 11 February 2025

Pupils are the jewel in the crown of this school. They truly embody the values of 'believe, practise, succeed'. Friendship, happiness and enthusiasm permeate the school. From the beginning of the early years, pupils thrive in the nurturing and highly ambitious environment. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), meet the school's extremely high expectations for their achievement, both academically and in their wider school lives. Pupils are rightly proud to attend this school. This is evident in their welcoming smiles and their thirst for learning. Pupils relish their entire educational experience and give maximum effort to the activities that they do. They are charismatic and motivated. Pupils' behaviour throughout the school is exemplary. Pupils benefit from the school's exceptional offer to enhance their personal development. The school knows its pupils extremely well and, as such, it provides a wealth of opportunities for them to learn beyond the academic curriculum. Many pupils access the wide range of clubs which are specifically targeted to broaden their talents and interests. Pupils hold important leadership positions to act as role models and to provide support and guidance to others throughout the school. They show deep empathy and understanding towards people from different backgrounds.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

96 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths79%

79%, 17 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths11%

11%, 3 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score108

108, 2 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score110

110, 5 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score110

110, 5 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

524 pupils on roll

Eligible for free school meals14.9%

14.9%, 11.6 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language59.4%

59.4%, 37.8 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support16.6%

16.6%, 1.8 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.6%

3.6%, 2.4 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Broadheath Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
St Margaret Ward Catholic Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good55% met the expected standard
Navigation Primary School0.7 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstanding72% met the expected standard
Tyntesfield Primary School0.8 milesOfsted judgements: Outstanding84% met the expected standard
Park Road Academy Primary School0.8 milesOfsted: Outstanding90% met the expected standard
Woodheys Primary School0.9 milesOfsted: Good75% 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 Kirsten Lyde and Mr Jordan Donnelly
Address
Sinderland Road, Broadheath, Altrincham, WA14 5JQ
Local authority
Trafford
URN
106289

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.