Is Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 8 March 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 29th of 63 primary schools in Tameside. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 77% of pupils at Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery?

Applications for Reception places at Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery

Tennyson Avenue, Dukinfield, SK16 5DP

Local ranking29th of 63 primary schools in Tameside

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 8 March 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 77.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 8.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 88.0%
Writing (Expected): 85.0%
Maths (Expected): 81.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 88.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 107.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 105.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 107.0
Cohort Size: 26

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 213
Boys: 122 (56%)
Girls: 95 (44%)
Capacity: 210 (103% full)
SEND: 10.8%
FSM Eligible: 12.1%
EAL: 3.3%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.4%
SEN Support: 9.4%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 23.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 9.0
Budget per Pupil: £6,441/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 2.6% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 5.3% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 95.8%
White Other: 0.9%
Asian Indian: 0.9%
Black African: 0.9%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.5%
Mixed White & Asian: 0.5%
Mixed Other: 0.5%

95.8%

White British

0.9%

White Other

0.9%

Asian Indian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01613039411

head@broadbentfold.tameside.sch.uk

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Tennyson Avenue

Dukinfield, North West

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Administrative

URN: 106193
UKPRN: 10078980
Establishment No.: 2025

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