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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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