Broomhaugh (VA) Church of England First School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary
PUPILS
71
AGES
5 - 9
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Voluntary aided school
SCHOOL GUIDE RATING
Not Rated

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The concentration of pupils shows likelihood of admission based on distance criteria

Source: All attending pupils National School Census Data, ONS
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This School Guide heat map has been plotted using official pupil data taken from the last School Census collected by the Department for Education. It is a visualisation of where pupils lived at the time of the annual School Census.

Our heat maps use groups of postcodes, not individual postcodes, and have naturally soft edges. All pupils are included in the mapping (i.e. children with siblings already at the school, high priority pupils and selective and/or religious admissions) but we may have removed statistical ‘outliers’ with more remote postcodes that do not reflect majority admissions.

For some schools, the heat map may be a useful indicator of the catchment area but our heat maps are not the same as catchment area maps. Catchment area maps, published by the school or local authority, are based on geographical admissions criteria and show actual cut-off distances and pre-defined catchment areas for a single admission year.

This information is provided as a guide only. The criteria in which schools use to allocate places in the event that they are oversubscribed can and do vary between schools and over time. These criteria can include distance from the school and sometimes specific catchment areas but can also include, amongst others, priority for siblings, children of a particular faith or specific feeder schools. Living in an area where children have previously attended a school does not guarantee admission to the school in future years. Always check with the school’s own admission authority for the current admission arrangements.

3 steps to help parents gather catchment information for a school:

  1. Look at our school catchment area guide for more information on heat maps. They give a useful indicator of the general areas that admit pupils to the school. This visualisation is based on all attending pupils present at the time of the annual School Census.
  2. Use the link to the Local Authority Contact (above) to find catchment area information based on a single admission year. This is very important if you are considering applying to a school.
  3. On each school page, use the link to visit the school website and find information on individual school admissions criteria. Geographical criteria are only applied after pupils have been admitted on higher priority criteria such as Looked After Children, SEN, siblings, etc.

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(22/11/2023)
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School Description

This small rural school serves not only the village but also outlying areas. The proportion of pupils entitled to free school meal is below the national average. The proportion of pupils with learning difficulties and/or disabilities is below the national average while the proportion of pupils with a statement of special educational need is above the national average. Most pupils are from White British backgrounds and are taught in mixed-age classes. An independent provider runs before and after-school care on the premises Key for inspection grades Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Outstanding Good Satisfactory Inadequate Inspection Report: Broomhaugh Church of England First School, 31 March –1 April 2009 5 of 12 Overall effectiveness of the school Grade: 1 Broomhaugh Church of England First School is an outstanding school where pupils blossom both academically and personally. The school is at the heart of the community where it has a deservedly good reputation. Parents think highly of it and are full of praise for the quality of leadership and the excellent staff. Most parents returned the questionnaire, a typical comment being ‘The school has a fantastic atmosphere, it is a happy place where our children are developed as individuals.’ The school is an energetic community providing a purposeful environment where children love to learn because they say its fun. This contributes to their outstanding personal development. Pupils’ behaviour throughout the school is excellent. They have a very good understanding of how to keep healthy through regular exercise and good diet. Pupils take on responsibilities readily and play an active part in community activities. They say they enjoy school and talk confidently and with great enthusiasm about the many opportunities the outstanding curriculum offers them. Pupils are happy to share information about the schools they link with in Ethiopia and Sierra Leone. They are proud to say that they raise funds to help the children in Ethiopia to access cleaner water. Pupils make outstanding progress in their work and achieve extremely well. They make a very good start in the Reception class and usually enter Year 1 with standards that are above average. Pupils continue making very good progress through Key Stage 1 and Years 3 and 4 so that when they leave pupils’ standards are high and considerably higher than the expectations for their age. Pupils with learning difficulties and/or disabilities are supported well and achieve extremely well. Good teaching, underpinned by pupils’ extremely positive attitudes to learning, result in high standards and outstanding achievement. Teachers’ good subject knowledge and effective questioning keeps pupils thinking, however, not all pupils are consistently challenged enough during lessons. Marking, while up to date, is inconsistent in mathematics and does not always help pupils to know how to improve. Teachers’ natural enthusiasm engages pupils in learning and contributes to the wealth of new experiences for pupils through excellent use of the school’s grounds, the local environment and visits further afield. A strength of the curriculum is the way in which different subjects are linked together to motivate and engage pupils. The curriculum is planned well with excellent opportunities for enrichment and enjoyment. During the inspection pupils were enjoying a wide range of mathematical activities in the school grounds, from measuring the distance Sid snail had walked around the raised beds in the garden to finding the circumference of trees. The headteacher is passionate about maximising the potential of every child in a caring and structured environment where all pupils are encouraged to grow in confidence and self-esteem. She is supported well by the drive and commitment of staff and governors who share her vision and sense of direction. Very good systems have been developed to track the academic achievement and progress of pupils. As a result mechanisms have been established to identify all pupils needing support. Governors have a clear understanding of the school, both supporting and challenging the headteacher, and are a significant factor in the school’s outstanding capacity to improve.

Broomhaugh (VA) Church of England First School Parent Reviews



unlock % Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>67, "agree"=>23, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 43 responses up to 23-11-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>65, "agree"=>26, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 43 responses up to 23-11-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>47, "agree"=>37, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>5} UNLOCK Figures based on 43 responses up to 23-11-2023
My Child Has Not Been Bullied Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>74, "strongly_agree"=>2, "agree"=>7, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>5} UNLOCK Figures based on 43 responses up to 23-11-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>65, "agree"=>35, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 43 responses up to 23-11-2023
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>28, "strongly_agree"=>44, "agree"=>14, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 43 responses up to 23-11-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>40, "agree"=>30, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>20, "dont_know"=>10} UNLOCK Figures based on 10 responses up to 23-11-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>53, "agree"=>37, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 43 responses up to 23-11-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>67, "agree"=>23, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 43 responses up to 23-11-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>56, "agree"=>37, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 43 responses up to 23-11-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>67, "agree"=>30, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 43 responses up to 23-11-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>70, "agree"=>26, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>5} UNLOCK Figures based on 43 responses up to 23-11-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>63, "agree"=>26, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 43 responses up to 23-11-2023
Yes No {"yes"=>86, "no"=>14} UNLOCK Figures based on 43 responses up to 23-11-2023

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