COMMUNITY SCHOOL · PRIMARY · MIXED
Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School
Goodgraded 06/07/2022Ages 3–11276 pupilsDoes not apply
Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Ferryhill, within the County Durham local authority. The school has around 276 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 06/07/2022, Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Ferryhill can view Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 06/07/2022
Attendance & staffing
Attendance91.1%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence29.0%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher18.4England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals43.5%England avg 24.0%
English not first language1.6%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-32%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-6%England avg -7%
DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval
Nearby schools in Ferryhill
All schools in Ferryhill →The WoodlandsGood · 0.0 miCleves Cross Primary and Nursery School Academy0.4 miDean Bank Primary and Nursery SchoolRequires Improvement · 0.5 miFerryhill Station Primary SchoolGood · 1.1 miAycliffe Secure Centre1.5 miFerryhill SchoolGood · 1.2 mi
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