The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (106% full)
- 50% 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
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 50 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 447
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 49.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bradford
- Trust
- EXCEED ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Jonathan Nixon (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Hall Road, Eccleshill, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD2 2DU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOur Lady and St Brendan's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Primary · 406m away
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Primary · 600m away
Co-op Academy Parkland
Primary · 1.2km away
Wellington Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Fagley Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Blakehill Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Swain House Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Greengates Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Cavendish Primary School?
Cavendish Primary School currently has 447 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cavendish Primary School take?
Cavendish Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Cavendish Primary School?
Cavendish Primary School is in Bradford, BD2 2DU, in the Bradford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cavendish Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Cavendish Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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