The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 55% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
- 43% 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
55%
-7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 192
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 42.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bradford
- Trust
- THE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Michelle Khambhaita (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Upper Nidd Street, Leeds Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD3 9ND
Town setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Co-op Academy Penny Oaks?
Co-op Academy Penny Oaks currently has 192 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Co-op Academy Penny Oaks take?
Co-op Academy Penny Oaks caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Co-op Academy Penny Oaks?
Co-op Academy Penny Oaks is in Bradford, BD3 9ND, in the Bradford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Co-op Academy Penny Oaks have a sixth form?
No, Co-op Academy Penny Oaks does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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