The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 46% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
46%
-16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp 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)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% 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 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 227
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 18.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bradford
- Head
- Mrs Julie Ball (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Common Road, Low Moor, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD12 0TL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNetherlands Avenue School and Community Nursery
Special school · 419m away
Woodside Academy
Primary · 973m away
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Broadbeck Learning Centre
Independent · 1.2km away
Appleton Academy
All-through · 1.4km away
Wibsey Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Worthinghead Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Farfield Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Hill Top CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hill Top CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hill Top CofE Primary School?
Hill Top CofE Primary School currently has 227 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hill Top CofE Primary School take?
Hill Top CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hill Top CofE Primary School?
Hill Top CofE Primary School is in Bradford, BD12 0TL, in the Bradford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hill Top CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Hill Top CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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