Broomfields Junior School
Bridge Lane, Appleton, Warrington, WA4 3AHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Broomfields Junior School is a primary school in Warrington for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 92 schools in Warrington. It ranks 51st of 65 primary schools in Warrington. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 22 May 2024, report published 26 June 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 22 May 2024
Pupils flourish in the caring environment of this happy school. They thoroughly enjoy learning and they value their education. Pupils achieve highly. They work with tenacity and resilience to meet the ambitious goals that the school sets for their achievement. During lessons and at social times, pupils' behaviour is exemplary. Pupils build incredibly positive relationships with one another and with staff. They listen attentively, show respect and give their utmost when completing work. Classrooms buzz with purposeful learning. Pupils encourage each other to be the best that they can be and to 'dream big'. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), participate fully in school life. For instance, the school provides an extensive variety of sports and musical activities. It ensures that pupils have the chance to seize every opportunity to learn something new. Pupils relish the many opportunities on offer to develop their talents and interests. For example, they take part in a wide range of clubs. Pupils can also choose to be part of the school's citizenship award. They leave the school at the end of Year 6 as thoughtful and knowledgeable individuals. The school prepares pupils well to embrace the challenges of the next stage of their education.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, the assessment strategies that the school uses to check what pupils know and can do are not as well developed as in other curriculum areas. This means that, on occasion, gaps in pupils' knowledge and vocabulary are missed. The school should refine its approach to assessment in these subjects, so that teachers better identify and address gaps in pupils' knowledge.
- A small number of pupils at an early stage of learning to read are not supported effectively to catch up. This hinders how well some of these pupils develop their reading fluency. The school should ensure that staff receive further training and guidance to better support these pupils to catch up with their peers as quickly as possible.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
89 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
323 pupils on roll, with places for 390
Schools near Broomfields Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Monica's Catholic Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 61% met the expected standard |
| The Cobbs Infant and Nursery School | 0.2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Not published |
| Grappenhall Heys Community Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 87% met the expected standard |
| St Thomas' CofE Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Not published |
| Stockton Heath Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE CHALLENGE ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Rachel Morris Brown
- Phone
- 01925265297
- Address
- Bridge Lane, Appleton, Warrington, WA4 3AH
- Local authority
- Warrington
- URN
- 147637
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.