Is Broomfield Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 12 July 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 102nd of 430 primary schools in Essex. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Broomfield Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 49% of pupils at Broomfield Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Broomfield Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Broomfield Primary School 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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Broomfield Primary School

School Lane, Broomfield, Chelmsford, CM1 7DN

Local ranking102nd of 430 primary schools in Essex

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

420

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 12 July 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 49.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 11.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 72.0%
Writing (Expected): 56.0%
Maths (Expected): 69.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 77.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 106.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 106.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 107.0
Cohort Size: 61

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 419
Boys: 225 (54%)
Girls: 192 (46%)
Capacity: 420 (99% full)
SEND: 16.2%
FSM Eligible: 17.4%
EAL: 11.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.2%
SEN Support: 15.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 22.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 18.4
Budget per Pupil: £5,675/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 11.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Foundation school
Phase: Primary
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 67.3%
Asian Indian: 10.4%
White Other: 7.0%
Black African: 3.7%
Other: 2.0%
Mixed Other: 1.7%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.5%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.5%

67.3%

White British

10.4%

Asian Indian

7.0%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01245440251

admin@broomfield.essex.sch.uk

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School Lane

Chelmsford, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 115292
UKPRN: 10073668
Establishment No.: 5252

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