The short version
Above-average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 92% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019
- 35% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
92%
+30.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 47 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 553
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 35.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bradford
- Trust
- STAR ACADEMIES
- Head
- Mrs Ann Winter (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hendford Drive, Pollard Park, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD3 0QT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLift Feversham
Primary · 652m away
New College Bradford
16 plus · Grammar · 1.4km away
Bronte Girls' Academy
Secondary · 1.5km away
Rainbow Primary Leadership Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Thornbury Primary Leadership Academy
Primary · 1.8km away
Bradford College
16 plus · 1.8km away
Lower Fields Primary Academy
Primary · 2.0km away
Dixons Music Primary
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy's Ofsted rating?
Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy?
Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy currently has 553 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy take?
Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy?
Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy is in Bradford, BD3 0QT, in the Bradford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy have a sixth form?
No, Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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