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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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