The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 78% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 324
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 11.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Calderdale
- Trust
- THE FAMILY OF LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Headteacher Julia Baker (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
April 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2015 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2014 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2013 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
August 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Ingham Lane, Bradshaw, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 9PF
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe North Halifax Grammar School
Secondary · 1.3km away
The Whitley AP Academy
Academy · 1.3km away
Abbey Park Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Trinity Academy Halifax
Secondary · 1.6km away
Foxhill Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Shibden Head Primary Academy
Primary · 2.2km away
Keelham Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Russell Hall Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Bradshaw Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bradshaw Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bradshaw Primary School?
Bradshaw Primary School currently has 324 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bradshaw Primary School take?
Bradshaw Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bradshaw Primary School?
Bradshaw Primary School is in Halifax, HX2 9PF, in the Calderdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bradshaw Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bradshaw Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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