Broadstone Middle School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 25 March 2025

Pupils enjoy learning a range of subjects at Broadstone Middle School. They value the opportunity to learn through the Broadstone University curriculum, shoe design, gymnastics and pottery alongside other subjects. They have positive attitudes to learning and achieve well. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) thrive at the school. They value the nurturing, trusting relationships with staff which help them to engage with learning. The role of the therapy dog, Peggy, supports pupils in managing their emotional responses to the world around them. The school has high expectations for pupils' social, emotional and academic development. In lessons and around the school, pupils' behaviour is strong. They are kind, polite and helpful towards each other. Through the curriculum, pupils learn about the importance of citizenship. For instance, many pupils volunteer to support charities in the local community. Through the personal, social and health education programme, pupils learn about what constitutes healthy relationships. They also learn how to keep themselves safe when accessing the internet. Pupils relish the many trips and visitors that help them to learn about the world beyond school. For example, pupils were enthused by a boat trip to Brownsea Island and a visit to Corfe Castle.

What the school should improve

• In a minority of subjects, the school has not ensured that the curriculum builds sequentially on pupils' prior knowledge. As a result, pupils do not develop and strengthen their knowledge as well as they could. The school should ensure that the curriculum is well sequenced so that pupils can build on their prior knowledge.

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