Broadstone First School

URN: 141258 • Broadstone BH18 8AA

Overview

Name
Broadstone First School
URN
141258
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
CASTLEMAN ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
62.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Dawn Wilks (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01202694376
Website
Visit
Address
Tudor Road, Broadstone BH18 8AA

Summary

Broadstone First School, located in Broadstone, Dorset, is a mixed primary academy with a current enrolment of 307 pupils, slightly exceeding its capacity of 300. The school is part of the Southern Education Trust and is committed to fostering a well-rounded education that prepares children for a ‘life well lived.’ The ethos is centred around developing the whole child through a curriculum built on knowledge and emotional learning, ensuring that students are equipped to face future challenges.

The school emphasizes the importance of relationships and communication between staff, students, and parents, creating a supportive environment where children feel safe to explore and learn from their experiences. Broadstone First School aims to inspire a thirst for knowledge and encourages students to understand their learning styles while respecting diverse perspectives.

Parents are invited to engage with the school community, including opportunities to participate in governance. The school values collaboration with families to enhance the educational experience and support the personal growth of each child.

Key details

LA
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Age range
4 - 9
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
CASTLEMAN ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
300
Pupils
307
Boys
151
Girls
156
FSM %
10.70
Open date
2014-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-09-13
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Dorset

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 307 151 156 300 10.70
2024-09-11 316 156 160 300 9.50
2023-09-11 303 145 158 300 11.20
2022-09-11 303 145 158 303 11.20
2021-09-11 301 150 151 300 11.30
2020-09-11 300 158 142 300 8.00

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