The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 33 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 302
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 18.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bradford
- Head
- Mrs Claire Thirkill (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
Monitoring visit
October 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Short inspection
June 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Fyfe Grove, Baildon, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD17 6DN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBaildon Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Christ Church Church of England Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Sandal Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Greenfield School
Special school · 1.5km away
Idle CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Thackley Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Immanuel College
Secondary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Hoyle Court Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hoyle Court Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hoyle Court Primary School?
Hoyle Court Primary School currently has 302 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hoyle Court Primary School take?
Hoyle Court Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hoyle Court Primary School?
Hoyle Court Primary School is in Shipley, BD17 6DN, in the Bradford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hoyle Court Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Hoyle Court Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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