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Broadstairs, Kent

Bromstone Primary School

Rumfields Road, Broadstairs, CT10 2PW

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Ofsted inspection

Rated across 5 areas

Inspected 24/09/2024 · Ofsted no longer gives a single grade

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Pupils

409

Ages

4 to 11

Gender

Mixed

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At a glance

Age range

4 to 11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils

409

Headteacher

Mr James Williams

Type

Primary

Ofsted

Rated across 5 areas

Local authority

Kent

Overview

About Bromstone Primary School

Bromstone Primary School is a mixed primary school based in Broadstairs for children aged 4 to 11. It has roughly 409 pupils on roll. On our figures that is above the typical size for a primary school in Broadstairs. It is a maintained school within the Kent local authority area. The headteacher is Mr James Williams.

Inspection at a glance

Ofsted rated Bromstone Primary School Good at its inspection on 24 September 2024. The full inspection report is linked from this page so you can read the inspectors' own words.

How the school is performing

At key stage 2, 33% met expected standard in reading, writing and maths (2024/25). Attendance works out at roughly 94.2% (absence 5.8%) (2024/25). Around 45.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals. Figures come from the Department for Education's published school performance data and are shown in full further down this page.

Getting a place at Bromstone Primary School

You apply for a place at Bromstone Primary School on the primary common application form through Kent, with the national deadline of 15 January. If the school is oversubscribed, places are allocated on its published admissions criteria, which usually give priority to looked-after children, siblings and distance from home to school. There is no separate entrance assessment. Always check the current admissions policy on the school's own website before you apply, because criteria can change year to year.

SEND at a glance

Bromstone Primary School is described in the published data as a mainstream school with resourced provision. Named areas of need it supports include Autism, Speech, language and communication, Hearing impairment, Visual impairment. Recorded provision: Resourced provision: resourced provision capacity 38; VI - Visual Impairment; HI - Hearing Impairment; SLCN - Speech, language and Communication; ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder. The school's SEN information report is the authoritative source and is linked in the SEND section below.

Before and after school

Bromstone Primary School offers a breakfast club and an after-school club. Session times, costs and availability are set by the school, so confirm them before you rely on a place.

Bromstone Primary School contact details and location

Bromstone Primary School is at Rumfields Road, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 2PW. The school office can be reached on 01843 867010. A map, directions and the school's own website link are on this page.

Ofsted inspection

Ofsted did not give a single overall grade at this inspection (its policy from September 2024).

Quality of Education

How well pupils are taught and what they learn

GoodGrade 3

Behaviour and Attitudes

How pupils behave and their attitude to learning

GoodGrade 3

Personal Development

Support for pupils' wider growth and wellbeing

GoodGrade 3

Leadership and Management

How well the school is run

GoodGrade 3

Early Years

Quality of nursery and Reception

GoodGrade 3
View the full Ofsted reportOpen the official report

Based on the Ofsted inspection of 24/09/2024.

Getting in

Bromstone Primary School admissions and catchment area

Non-selective state school

No entrance test - you apply on the common application form

Bromstone Primary School does not run its own entrance test. Places are allocated by Kent County Council using published oversubscription criteria. Oversubscription criteria usually cover looked-after children, siblings, distance from the school, and (for faith schools) faith criteria.

Dates and criteria change each year - always confirm with the school and Kent County Council. KCC school admissions

How to apply

  1. 1. Apply on the common application form (autumn term before Reception)

    Complete the Primary Common Application Form on the Kent County Council website by mid-January - for September 2026 entry the window ran from Friday 7 November 2025 to Thursday 15 January 2026, and offers were emailed on Thursday 16 April 2026.

  2. 2. National Offer Day (mid-April)

    You'll be told your allocated school by email - for 2026 entry KCC emailed offers on Thursday 16 April 2026 after 4pm, with offers visible online from 5pm.

  3. 3. Accept and, if needed, appeal

    Accept your place by the given date. If you didn't get your preferred school, you have the right to appeal.

  4. 4. In-year admissions

    Moving mid-year? Apply directly through Kent County Council's in-year admissions team, or in some cases direct to the school.

Didn't get a place? You can appeal

If Bromstone Primary School is not offered on National Offer Day, you can appeal the decision. The appeal is heard by an independent panel and is free to submit.

How to appeal a school offer
How the school is doing

Bromstone Primary School results and attendance

33%

KS2 results

N/A

A-Level results

N/A

94%

Attendance

45%

Free school meals

Additional needs

SEND support at Bromstone Primary School

SEND setting

Mainstream school with resourced provision

SEND provision

Resourced provision: resourced provision capacity 38; VI - Visual Impairment; HI - Hearing Impairment; SLCN - Speech, language and Communication; ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Specialisms

  • Autism
  • Speech
  • language and communication
  • Hearing impairment
  • Visual impairment

For full details, visit the school's SEND information page.

Before and after school

Wraparound care and nursery at Bromstone Primary School

Nursery

No

Breakfast club

Yes

After-school club

Yes

Academic year 2026/27

Bromstone Primary School term dates: Kent standard term dates for 2026/27

These are Kent County Council's standard term dates. Your school may use different dates and INSET days, so check the school's website before making plans.

Autumn 1 · 2026

1 Sep-23 Oct

Autumn 2 · 2026

2 Nov-18 Dec

Spring 1 · 2027

4 Jan-12 Feb

Spring 2 · 2027

22 Feb-25 Mar

Summer 1 · 2027

12 Apr-28 May

Summer 2 · 2027

7 Jun-21 Jul

View Kent County Council term dates
Answers for parents

Bromstone Primary School: frequently asked questions

How do I apply for a place at Bromstone Primary School?

Apply through Kent on the primary common application form by 15 January, naming Bromstone Primary School as one of your preferences. Offers are made in April.

What is Bromstone Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bromstone Primary School Good at its inspection on 24 September 2024. You can open the full report from the inspection section of this page.

What SEND support does Bromstone Primary School offer?

Bromstone Primary School is recorded as a mainstream school with resourced provision. Named areas of need include Autism, Speech, language and communication, Hearing impairment, Visual impairment. The school's SEN information report has the current detail and is linked in the SEND section of this page.

Does Bromstone Primary School have a nursery or wraparound care?

Bromstone Primary School offers a breakfast club and an after-school club. Times, costs and availability are set by the school, so check directly before booking.

What are Bromstone Primary School's term dates and INSET days?

Bromstone Primary School follows the standard Kent pattern for 2026/27, set out term by term on this page. INSET days are set by the school itself, so confirm them on the school's own calendar.

Where is Bromstone Primary School and how do I contact the school?

Bromstone Primary School is at Rumfields Road, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 2PW. The office number is 01843 867010. A map and directions are on this page.

How big is Bromstone Primary School and what ages does it take?

Bromstone Primary School has around 409 pupils on roll and covers ages 4 to 11. It is a mixed school taking boys and girls.

About this information. Compiled from published sources including the Department for Education, Ofsted and the school's own website. Last reviewed Summer 2026.

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