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
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.
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.
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- Absence and Illness Information (sen)
- SEND Report (sen)
- Admissions & In-Year Applications (other)
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- Term Dates (other)
- Website Policies (other)
- Policies & Procedures (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Broadstone First School (70.2)
- Springdale First School (70.2)
- Springdale First School (49.5)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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