Inspections
As a maintained school and a Church of England School, we are subject to two regular inspections from external providers.
The external inspections provide a useful independent and impartial check on how our school is doing.
Leeds and Broomfield had Ofsted on the 2nd and 3rd June 2026
The Ofsted framework has changed since September 2025.
The Ofsted toolkit is a comprehensive guide detailing how inspectors evaluate early years and
education providers. It outlines what constitutes strong practice. For parents, it provides a clearer
picture of a provider’s performance and highlights the exact standards required for children’s
welfare and education. The school receives a rating in eight areas. The advisories – or needs attention
are areas that we need to focus on improving and these will be revisited by OFSTED over the next two years.
We are pleased to report that that Leeds and Broomfield CE primary school achieved expected in
most areas (similar to the old Good)
The two areas which need attention are attendance of pupils, and achievement – pupils
performance in national tests. Both of these areas are based on national averages, and are much
harder to achieve when pupil numbers are much smaller than other schools.
Category Grading
Safeguarding Met
Curriculum and teaching Expected
Early Years Expected
Inclusion Expected
Leadership and Governance Expected
Personal development and well being Expected
Achievement Needs attention
Attendance and Behaviour Needs attention
Inspectors identified many strengths of the school, including inclusion, pupil wellbeing, behaviour
and the school curriculum.
This is a welcoming school community. Pupils demonstrate kindness by including their
new classmates in games and showing them the routines of the school. Pupils respect each
other.
They celebrate and value their differences and support each other to feel included.
Staff and pupils have nurturing, warm relationships. Pupils trust that if they have any
concerns an adult will help them.
Leaders have put in place a broad and ambitious curriculum. Learning is sequenced to
ensure that pupils build knowledge, vocabulary and skills appropriately in their mixed-age
Classes. They have prioritised the teaching of strong foundations so that pupils, especially
those who join mid schooling have a secure foundation for learning.
Leaders have prioritised ensuring that the school is an inclusive, welcoming school. Careful
assessment and review ensure pupils’ needs are identified swiftly.
Leaders are proud of their inclusive school and the work they do to support pupils. They
have positive relationships with families and work with them to support the pupils’ best
interests.
Behaviour across the school is positive and pupils focus well on their learning. Pupils use
the strategies they have been taught to regulate their emotions, for example when they feel
worried or anxious.
on 2ndOfsted inspections
Ofsted inspect all schools under Section 5 of the Education Act 2005. Through the inspections, Ofsted seek to provide an independent, external evaluation of schools whilst also identifying what needs to improve in order for provision to be good or better.
Ofsted last visited our school on 2nd and 3rd June 2026.
We got 5 areas at expected.
Attendance and Behaviour and Achievment both requires attention.
Please click below to see the full report.
Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS)
SIAMS (Section 48) judges the distinctiveness and effectiveness of the school as a Church of England school and aims to help schools improve as church schools.
School governors have a statutory duty to uphold the religious character of the school and to ensure that this element is inspected.
SIAMS inspections are administered by Canterbury Diocese and carried out by nationally accredited and trained inspectors.
Our last SIAMS inspection was in January 2023.
We are all proud of the positive journey the school has been on and how the Christian Vision and values has driven the school forward. Below are a few comments from the report.
‘ The vision is owned by the whole school community, where adults are passionate about the wellbeing and nurture of pupils in their care.This impacts positively on the personal growth of pupils, especially those who are vulnerable. The biblical narrative of ‘many hearts make a school’ is embraced and understood by all, deepening a sense of belonging and growing together.’
‘The school is a caring, nurturing community where wholeness and affirmation are woven into every aspect of school life. This forms firm foundations for future learning.’
‘There is a consistent approach to behaviour management shared by all staff through a restorative approach. This creates a calm environment where everyone is important and valued. Pupils know that their voice is respected, growing in self-worth as they recognise that
it is, ‘your voice, your choice’.’
‘Collective worship is a special time when the community comes together. There is a clear focus on the vision and values. This creates a strong sense of belonging for everyone and a recognition that each one is special.’