The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 47% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (121% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
47%
-15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% 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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 57 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 508
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 41.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bradford
- Head
- Mrs K A Swales (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Girlington Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD8 9NR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford
Secondary · 448m away
St William's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Primary · 575m away
Crossley Hall Primary School
Primary · 984m away
Princeville Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Co-op Academy Princeville
Primary · 1.1km away
Lidget Green Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Dixons Kings Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
The Home Study Project Co Pakistan Community and Neighbourhood Assoc
Miscellaneous · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Girlington Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Girlington Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Girlington Primary School?
Girlington Primary School currently has 508 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Girlington Primary School take?
Girlington Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Girlington Primary School?
Girlington Primary School is in Bradford, BD8 9NR, in the Bradford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Girlington Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Girlington Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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