Broomfield Community Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 21 April 2026

Starting in the early years, pupils delight in learning. Children in Reception are inquisitive. They take pleasure in exploring the learning activities staff provide. In lessons, pupils show impressive focus on their learning. When facing something tricky, they work with determination. They willingly take risks and try new things. Pupils show resilience and learn from their mistakes. Because pupils value learning and school so much, they attend regularly. Pupils feel safe in the school's caring ethos. On arrival, they greet each other and staff warmly. Throughout the day, pupils show manners, such as holding doors for others. Similarly, during lunchtime pupils eat politely and tidy up after themselves. During social times, pupils are highly sensitive of others' needs. Older pupils model the school's values impeccably. They also assume positions of responsibility across the school. On the very rare occasions of bullying, teachers deal with it effectively so that it stops. In lessons, pupils work with their peers as a highly effective team. They support each other very well and heartily celebrate each other's success. Pupils, including disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, benefit from the school's high-quality teaching that typically meets their needs. As a result, pupils generally learn the curriculum well. Outcomes in national tests are typically in line with, and often above, national averages. Pupils have lots of opportunities to explore the wider world beyond the school gates and their local community. Pupils are well prepared to live and work alongside people with different lifestyles and beliefs. They also benefit from the enrichment leaders plan alongside the curriculum. For example, Year 6 pupils learn how to apply for jobs in preparation for Year 6 'takeover day', when pupils take up leadership positions at the school.

What the school should improve

• Leaders should ensure that staff teach all subjects across the curriculum to the same high standards reached in the teaching of reading, writing and mathematics.
• Leaders should ensure that their checks are sufficiently rigorous to measure the quality of provision across the entire curriculum, including the support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Leaders should use the information from these checks to ensure that any necessary changes are made to improve learning and achievement.

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