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Broadoak School
Warburton Lane, Partington, Manchester, M31 4BU, Trafford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
15.9 / 100
Bottom 16%
Better than 16% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
546
Capacity
792
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
69%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 42.4, the school ranks in the top 69% nationally, indicating a solid performance in comparison to other institutions. However, the recent Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement" suggests there are areas needing attention. On a positive note, 93% of parents express satisfaction with their children's experience, highlighting strong community support.
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Last inspected: 23 April 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 42.4 | Bottom 31% UK |
| 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%. | 49% | Bottom 12% UK |
| 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%. | 28% | Bottom 14% UK |
| 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%. | 72% | Top 39% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 27% | Top 39% UK |
Parent View (225 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child feels safe
96%
My child makes good progress
94%
Good range of subjects
94%
School has high expectations
94%
I'd recommend this school
93%
Progress is communicated
93%
My child is happy
92%
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
School supports development
88%
School keeps me informed
86%
Behaviour is good
85%
School responds to concerns
58%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British68.9%
Asian Chinese11.9%
Black African3.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.6%
Mixed Other2.4%
Other2.4%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
White Other1.1%
Asian Indian1.1%
Asian Other0.9%
Black Other0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Black Caribbean0.7%
Location
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53.41335, -2.42972 · M31 4BU
School details
Local authorityTrafford
RegionNorth West
URN138124
School typeAcademy converter
Websitebroadoakschool.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Broadoak School rated by Ofsted?
Broadoak School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 April 2024.
Is Broadoak School a good school?
Broadoak School scores 15.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 16% 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 Broadoak School?
Based on 225 Ofsted Parent View responses, Broadoak School receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Broadoak School in GCSEs?
Broadoak School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.4. 49% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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