I have 2 children at Broadwater and it is a fantastic school. The learning environment and teaching is excellent.
My daughter is in Year 1 and has been at Broadwater since nursery and I have been especially impressed by the rigorous academic approach and the way learning is tailored to each child. For example, each week they have a spelling and number test - your child's list of words is tailored to their appropriate level so they can focus on basics for those who need it and really stretch those who are further on.
This individual approach is evident all the time - every few days, my daughter's teacher will make some comment about my daughter's learning or behaviour this week when I am picking her up. It is so nice to hear how she is getting on regularly and on an informal basis and I can see she does this for everyone and is absolutely passionate about helping all the children reach their potential and making sure they are all happy too.
The playgrounds are amazing - nursery, reception and KS1 have all been redone in the last few years and KS2 will be next. There is so much space and great fixed climbing frames, musical toys and equipment that comes out every playtime. I never knew my daughter could hula hoop until very recently - it turns out one of the playground supervisors has been teaching them
There is also a large field, all weather courts and a small swimming pool. The children have swimming lessons weekly from Reception in small groups.
There is an increasingly active PTA, improving main website and individual websites for each class where teachers post photos and information about what they have been learning and the children are encouraged to have a look at home and post comments etc.
I honestly could not recommend it enough. It is an amazingly diverse school with children from many different backgrounds. I feel my children are immensely lucky to learn about other people and cultures while attending a fantastic school.
If you have any more questions, I'd be happy to answer! Whereabouts do you live - I might be able to help on catchment areas etc.