Broad Oak Community Primary School
URN: 130259 • St Helens WA9 2JE
Overview
- Name
- Broad Oak Community Primary School
- URN
- 130259
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Melanie Hignett (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01744752340
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Brunswick Street, St Helens WA9 2JE
Summary
Broad Oak Community Primary School, located in St Helens, serves a diverse student body of 644 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 574. As a mixed community school, it is committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child is valued. The school operates an open-door policy, encouraging parental involvement and communication with staff to foster a strong school community.
The curriculum at Broad Oak is designed to support the holistic development of students, with a focus on academic achievement and personal growth. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities, including sports and clubs, to enhance the educational experience. Additionally, Broad Oak prioritises the well-being of its pupils, promoting values such as mutual respect and individual liberty.
With a significant percentage of students eligible for free school meals (66%), Broad Oak is dedicated to addressing the needs of its community. The school actively engages families and encourages participation in various activities, reinforcing the ethos of collaboration and support within the Broad Oak family.
The curriculum at Broad Oak is designed to support the holistic development of students, with a focus on academic achievement and personal growth. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities, including sports and clubs, to enhance the educational experience. Additionally, Broad Oak prioritises the well-being of its pupils, promoting values such as mutual respect and individual liberty.
With a significant percentage of students eligible for free school meals (66%), Broad Oak is dedicated to addressing the needs of its community. The school actively engages families and encourages participation in various activities, reinforcing the ethos of collaboration and support within the Broad Oak family.
Useful links
- School Spider (other)
- Ofsted Report (other)
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Key details
- LA
- St. Helens
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 574
- Pupils
- 644
- Boys
- 338
- Girls
- 306
- FSM %
- 66.00
- Open date
- 1995-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-03-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Merseyside
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 644 | 338 | 306 | 574 | 66.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 656 | 350 | 306 | 574 | 62.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 654 | 340 | 314 | 574 | 58.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 654 | 340 | 314 | 574 | 58.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 624 | 324 | 300 | 574 | 53.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 643 | 339 | 304 | 574 | 48.60 |
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