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Broadfield Specialist School
Coal Clough Lane, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 5BT, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
56.5 / 100
Top 44%
Better than 57% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
242
Capacity
210
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
115%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this school demonstrates a strong commitment to quality education and student support. However, it's important to note that the school has not achieved any students meeting the expected GCSE benchmarks in English and Maths, indicating challenges in academic attainment. Families can expect a nurturing environment, but should consider the academic performance when making their decision.
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Last inspected: 8 January 2015Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 0.3 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 0% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.0%
Asian Pakistani8.7%
Asian Other4.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Mixed Other1.2%
Other0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
White Other0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Location
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53.78036, -2.26752 · BB11 5BT
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119883
School typeCommunity special school
Websitewww.broadfield.lancs.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Broadfield Specialist School rated by Ofsted?
Broadfield Specialist School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 January 2015.
Is Broadfield Specialist School a good school?
Broadfield Specialist School scores 56.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 44% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Broadfield Specialist School in GCSEs?
Broadfield Specialist School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 0.3. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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