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Broadfield Academy
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- Dacorum HP2 4BX
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is taught well from early years with staff ensuring pupils read books matched to their reading abilities.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have designed an ambitious and well-organized curriculum delivered effectively by teachers.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subject leaders are not completely clear about their responsibilities, affecting curriculum delivery monitoring.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Inspectors carried out deep dives in reading and mathematics; pupils discuss their learning and achievements with pride.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers quickly provide effective support when pupils misunderstand or forget something they have studied.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils, including the youngest children in the early years, behave very well, listen to others, and concentrate on learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders ensure a close focus on the needs of pupils with SEND, adapting the curriculum as needed with positive parental feedback.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is uncommon, staff act quickly when it happens, and pupils feel safe knowing staff will help them.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders work well with external agencies to secure support for vulnerable pupils, managing records of concerns very well.
Parent Feedback: A significant minority of parents expressed dissatisfaction with how leaders deal with their concerns.
Parental Involvement: Leaders have taken steps to improve communication with parents, but some parents feel their views are not sufficiently considered.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers teach the curriculum with well-chosen learning activities and check what pupils remember and can do.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some subject leaders are not clear how to carry out new responsibilities, leading to insufficient curriculum delivery monitoring.
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Broadfield Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 411 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 26 : 1.
At this school, 51% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Broadfield Academy's principal is Ms. Shah, and I am her. We think that learning is a process, and we want to support you in growing your LEARNING POWER! The adults in our school put in a lot of effort to make learning engaging and pertinent. We work hard to assist you in acquiring critical abilities that you may utilise in school and beyond. Every youngster should, in our opinion, be given the best chances to achieve. We believe that you should be able to develop your skills and abilities while in school so you may contribute to the world in a positive way. Everyone of you possesses a skill, and if you don't know what it is, we can help you discover it. According to us, education is much more than just receiving high grades or excelling in math or English. We know the wider world works well because different people are good at different things. That is why our learning includes lessons related to: self-development, confidence, citizenship, problem-solving, social skills, indoor and outdoor learning, sports and all other skills that support us in being capable and moral human beings.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
C+
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 26 | 22.3 | 24.2 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | - | 100 |
| Proficient Read | 108 | - | 104 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 100 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 51% | 58.25% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.95% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.1 | Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 101 | 97 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 55% | 62.59% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 11.98% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -4.1 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -3.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.7 | Well Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
26 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Broadfield Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
