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Broadfield Specialist School
- Secondary
- Burnley BB11 5BT
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| Previous inspection | Good |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth-form provision | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Broadfield Specialist School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 191 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 5 : 1.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Aims, ethos, & values
The most wonderful thing about our school is our fascinating and inspirational learners, the wellbeing of whom is at the heart of everything we do.
Our school mission statement:
Our vibrant learning community includes and values everyone, inspiring all to succeed
Our school motto:
“We belong, we believe, we enjoy, we achieve”
Our school aims:
• To deliver a relevant, purposeful and responsive curriculum applied in a ‘real life’ context
• To provide expertise for SEND with specialist teaching and learning environments and highly trained and committed professional staff
• To offer a personalised learning journey taking into account students strengths and future aspirations
• To foster a safe nurturing environment which promotes care and respect for everyone
• To develop students personal independence and prepare them for adulthood by building confidence.
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The most wonderful thing about our school is our fascinating and inspirational learners, the wellbeing of whom is at the heart of everything we do.
Our school mission statement:
Our vibrant learning community includes and values everyone, inspiring all to succeed
Our school motto:
“We belong, we believe, we enjoy, we achieve”
Our school aims:
• To deliver a relevant, purposeful and responsive curriculum applied in a ‘real life’ context
• To provide expertise for SEND with specialist teaching and learning environments and highly trained and committed professional staff
• To offer a personalised learning journey taking into account students strengths and future aspirations
• To foster a safe nurturing environment which promotes care and respect for everyone
• To develop students personal independence and prepare them for adulthood by building confidence.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| Snobe grade |
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B-
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B
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Requires Improvement | Good |
| Age range | 11-19 | 11-16 | 11-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 5.2 | 6.6 | 9.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.9 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 2.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 28.71% | 32.7% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 4% | 41.71% | 45.2% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 21.46% | 24.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.84% | 12.93% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.35% | 17.08% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.2 | 2.68 | 2.96 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 87.09% | 90.41% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 21 | 120 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 80.35% | 86.28% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 43% | 43.27% | 34.06% |
| School sixth forms | 5% | 9.46% | 30.68% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 18.25% | 10.44% |
| Other education destinations | 52% | 9.43% | 11.12% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.57% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.18% | 2.15% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.51 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 2.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 4% | 27.64% | 29.2% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 4% | 41.23% | 43.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 21.14% | 25.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.86% | 11.41% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.84% | 16.42% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.22 | 2.65 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 91.77% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 16 | 114 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 83.72% | 84.05% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 19% | 40.98% | 33.38% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 10.33% | 31.08% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 17.89% | 8.48% |
| Other education destinations | 81% | 14.57% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 5.27% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.87% | 2.77% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.59 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 0.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 26.1% | 29.12% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 38.78% | 42.55% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 18.23% | 24.65% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.58% | 11.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.29% | 15.92% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.08 | 2.51 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 80.04% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 20 | 110 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 70.08% | 73.89% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 35.24% | 28.38% |
| School sixth forms | - | 9.74% | 31.43% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 19.26% | 9.11% |
| Other education destinations | 65% | 5.36% | 5.91% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.71% | 2.97% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.13% | 2.07% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.48 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 1.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 28.04% | 29.45% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 42.4% | 43.01% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 19.47% | 25.18% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 12% | 14.63% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.26% | 16.18% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 84.14% | 85.18% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 17 | 119 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 65.3% | 58.14% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 18% | 42.48% | 30.59% |
| School sixth forms | - | 11.01% | 32.04% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 18.03% | 9.01% |
| Other education destinations | 65% | 5.94% | 5.68% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 6.68% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.04% | 2.46% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2023/24
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 23rd Oct 2023 - 27th Oct 2023 |
| Winter Holidays | 25th Dec 2023 - 5th Jan 2024 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 12th Feb 2024 - 16th Feb 2024 |
| Spring Holidays | 29th Mar 2024 - 12th Apr 2024 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 27th May 2024 - 31st May 2024 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2024 - 30th Aug 2024 |
Terms Dates 2023/24
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 1st Sep 2023 - 22nd Oct 2023 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 28th Oct 2023 - 24th Dec 2023 |
| Spring Term | 6th Jan 2024 - 11th Feb 2024 |
| Spring Term-2 | 17th Feb 2024 - 28th Mar 2024 |
| Summer Term | 13th Apr 2024 - 26th May 2024 |
| Summer Term-2 | 1st Jun 2024 - 22nd Jul 2024 |
Students Teachers
5 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Broadfield Specialist School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1