End of Year 2014-15

It is hard to sum up the achievements of this academic year in just one paragraph. Whilst I have always had the highest of expectations for the pupils, staff, parents and Governors of Broadford Primary, this year has exceeded them. For us all to have created a school that is seen as outstanding in every area is a wonderful achievement… one that doesn’t happen very often. The children and families of Harold Hill deserve nothing less. To do it in a way where there is a real balance between academic excellence and the personal development of every child is even more special.

Every member of our community has worked so hard to place our school in the top 1% of those nationally – and it has been done in a very short time! To have made such significant progress that we received a letter from the Secretary of State for School - David Laws MP - is a real achievement. This year really has been the pinnacle of my career so far and I am immensely proud of the heights our children have reached: 100% at the right level for reading, 100% at the right level for maths, above expectations for phonics and reading in KS1, performing at the O2, winning the Spelling Bee, supporting local charities and community groups and helping other schools. I am looking forward to September already – we will finally be a two form entry school, new staff and pupils are going to bring a new energy to our community and we will have the chance to build on the successes we have had this year.

Thank you for your continued help and support. You have all helped to turn Broadford into the only outstanding school on the Hill and you should be very proud. We remain committed to giving your children the very best and the end of this year simply means the start of the next stage of our continued improvement and development. Enjoy a well-earned break and we look forward to seeing you in September!