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Broad Oak Community Primary School
Brunswick Street, Parr, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 2JE, St. Helens
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
47.3 / 100
Bottom 47%
Better than 47% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
644
Capacity
574
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
112%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in English and Maths, where it ranks in the top 70% nationally for expected outcomes in reading, writing, and mathematics. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 91% recommending the school, though the percentage of students achieving the higher standard at KS2 is relatively low at just 2%. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 2-11, with a strong community focus.
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Last inspected: 1 October 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 57% | Bottom 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Parent View (11 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child feels safe
100%
School keeps me informed
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
My child is happy
91%
Behaviour is good
91%
I'd recommend this school
91%
School supports development
91%
School has high expectations
91%
Progress is communicated
91%
Good range of extra-curricular
82%
School responds to concerns
46%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.1%
White Other5.7%
Black African3.7%
Other2.6%
Asian Chinese2.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Mixed Other0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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53.45112, -2.69104 · WA9 2JE
School details
Local authoritySt. Helens
RegionNorth West
URN130259
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Broad Oak Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Broad Oak Community Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 October 2024.
Is Broad Oak Community Primary School a good school?
Broad Oak Community Primary School scores 47.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 47% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Broad Oak Community Primary School?
Based on 11 Ofsted Parent View responses, Broad Oak Community Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.
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