Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Ferryhill, North East DL17 8AN · County Durham
#751 of 811 primary schools in North East
#15017 of 15,697 nationally
About Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School
Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School is a local authority primary located in Ferryhill, in the County Durham local authority of North East, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 246 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 12.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 751st of 811 ranked primary schools in North East. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (29th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (3th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 246; capacity filled 70.7%.
There are 8 schools in Ferryhill; Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School ranks 7th of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)32%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)3%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)47.6%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 246
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 47.6%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 70.7%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 32%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 3%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
Free academic assessment
Is your child on track for their SATs and GCSEs?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and maths tutoring mapped to the National Curriculum. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School Academy
Ferryhill · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
248 students · 568 m away
Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School
Ferryhill · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
181 students · 813 m away
Ferryhill Station Primary School
Ferryhill · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
59 students · 1.7 km away
Ferryhill School
Ferryhill · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
727 students · 1.9 km away
West Cornforth Primary School
Ferryhill · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
251 students · 2.5 km away
Chilton Academy
Ferryhill · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
292 students · 3.2 km away
North Park Primary School
Spennymoor · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
243 students · 3.2 km away
Kirk Merrington Primary School
Spennymoor · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
180 students · 3.4 km away
Coxhoe Primary School
Durham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
309 students · 3.5 km away
St Charles' Catholic Primary School, Tudhoe
Spennymoor · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
232 students · 3.5 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in North East with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Westlea Primary School
Seaham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
247 students
Rockcliffe First School
Whitley Bay · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
244 students
Shiney Row Primary School
Houghton le Spring · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
249 students
North Park Primary School
Spennymoor · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
243 students
Chillingham Road Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
242 students
Whitley Lodge First School
Whitley Bay · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
250 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School a good school?
Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School has a Success Index (England) of 12.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #751 of 811 in North East. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School rank in North East?
Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School ranks #751 of 811 primary schools in North East and #15017 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School?
Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School had 246 students in 2025.
Is Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School a primary school or a secondary school?
Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.