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Where is Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery located?

Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery is located in Dukinfield, Cheshire, North West, SK16 5DP.

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Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery serves students aged 3 to 11.

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Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery

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In terms of academic performance, Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery has 45% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 98 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 0.0%, 10% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 3.5%.

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OfstedGood · 2023KS2 expected45%Attendance96.5%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

Exam & assessment results

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6.9

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Computed from 16 government data points. Not based on student reviews.

Solid57% data coverage

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Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

Is it a fit?

What kind of school is Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 3–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Size: 98 pupils
SEN support: 11% of pupils

In context — vs similar-intake schools

Bottom 25% for its intake

Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery is in the bottom 25% for KS2 results (reading, writing & maths) among schools with a similar intake (8–13% of pupils eligible for free school meals).

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Similar-intake median

The area around this school

Environment score: 70/100

Good surroundings

Air quality37/100

Transport access28/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery

At Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery, 45% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

52% met the expected standard in reading and 66% in maths.

Attendance at Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery

Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery has an overall absence rate of 3.5%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery

The teacher turnover rate at Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery is 0.0%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery

Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery has 98 pupils on roll.

10% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

11% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery Ofsted Rating: Good

Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in March 2023 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery is next inspection expected around 2027.

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

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