Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School
URN: 114096 • Ferryhill DL17 8AN
Overview
- Name
- Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School
- URN
- 114096
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Stuart Shields (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01740651363
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Broom Road, Ferryhill DL17 8AN
Summary
Broom Cottages Primary and Nursery School, located in Ferryhill, County Durham, is a community school catering to mixed-gender pupils aged 3 to 11. With a current enrolment of 276 students and a capacity of 348, the school serves a diverse community, with 47.2% of pupils eligible for free school meals. The school's ethos emphasizes collaboration, creativity, and the development of independent learners, encouraging students to reach their full potential.
The curriculum at Broom Cottages is designed to provide a broad and balanced education, covering key subjects such as English, Maths, Science, and the Arts. The school places a strong emphasis on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) for nursery and reception children, ensuring a solid foundation for future learning. Additionally, various extracurricular activities, including sports clubs and music, are offered to enhance students' educational experience.
Broom Cottages Primary and Nursery School is committed to fostering a supportive environment, with resources in place for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and a focus on British Values and social, moral, spiritual, and cultural education (SMSC). The school actively engages with parents and the wider community, promoting a collaborative approach to education.
The curriculum at Broom Cottages is designed to provide a broad and balanced education, covering key subjects such as English, Maths, Science, and the Arts. The school places a strong emphasis on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) for nursery and reception children, ensuring a solid foundation for future learning. Additionally, various extracurricular activities, including sports clubs and music, are offered to enhance students' educational experience.
Broom Cottages Primary and Nursery School is committed to fostering a supportive environment, with resources in place for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and a focus on British Values and social, moral, spiritual, and cultural education (SMSC). The school actively engages with parents and the wider community, promoting a collaborative approach to education.
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Key details
- LA
- County Durham
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 348
- Pupils
- 276
- Boys
- 128
- Girls
- 148
- FSM %
- 47.20
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-07-07
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- County Durham
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 276 | 128 | 148 | 348 | 47.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 285 | 132 | 153 | 348 | 45.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 286 | 129 | 157 | 348 | 41.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 286 | 129 | 157 | 348 | 41.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 301 | 136 | 165 | 348 | 41.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 286 | 135 | 151 | 348 | 39.90 |
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