The short version
Below-average SATs results. 80% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 51% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 44% 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
51%
-11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
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.
23% 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 39 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 336
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 44.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bradford
- Trust
- STAR ACADEMIES
- Head
- Mrs Helen Ray
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Crag Road, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD18 2ES
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHigh Crags Primary School
Primary · Very close
Low Ash Primary School
Primary · 657m away
Frizinghall Primary School
Primary · 839m away
Heaton Royds School
Special school · 1.2km away
Bradford Christian School
Independent · 1.2km away
Heaton St Barnabas' CofE Aided Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
The Challenge College
Secondary · 1.6km away
Oasis Academy Lister Park
Secondary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is High Crags Primary Leadership Academy's Ofsted rating?
High Crags Primary Leadership Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend High Crags Primary Leadership Academy?
High Crags Primary Leadership Academy currently has 336 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does High Crags Primary Leadership Academy take?
High Crags Primary Leadership Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is High Crags Primary Leadership Academy?
High Crags Primary Leadership Academy is in Shipley, BD18 2ES, in the Bradford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does High Crags Primary Leadership Academy have a sixth form?
No, High Crags Primary Leadership Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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