The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 79% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
79%
+17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 50 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 411
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 49%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bradford
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Nichols (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
January 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
September 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Reevy Crescent, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD6 2BS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmReevy Hill Primary School
Primary · 637m away
Broadbeck Learning Centre
Independent · 707m away
Woodside Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Michael and All Angels CofE Primary & Pre School
Primary · 1.1km away
Home Farm Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Wibsey Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Southfield School
Special school · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Farfield Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Farfield Primary and Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Farfield Primary and Nursery School?
Farfield Primary and Nursery School currently has 411 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Farfield Primary and Nursery School take?
Farfield Primary and Nursery School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Farfield Primary and Nursery School?
Farfield Primary and Nursery School is in Bradford, BD6 2BS, in the Bradford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Farfield Primary and Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, Farfield Primary and Nursery School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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