The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 89% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
89%
+27.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
25%
+17.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 213
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 9.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bradford
- Trust
- EXCEED ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Leanne Ruddock (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
September 2019 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2015 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
September 2013 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Long Lane, Harden, Bingley, West Yorkshire, BD16 1LJ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Harden Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Harden Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Harden Primary School?
Harden Primary School currently has 213 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Harden Primary School take?
Harden Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Harden Primary School?
Harden Primary School is in Bingley, BD16 1LJ, in the Bradford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Harden Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Harden Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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