The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 20% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
- 69% 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
20%
-42.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
97
-9.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
-7.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% 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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 52 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 415
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 69.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bradford
- Trust
- EXCEED ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Ryan Lewis (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Knowles Lane, Bradford, BD4 9AE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 409m away
Darul Uloom Dawatul Imaan
Independent · 575m away
Bradford Forster Academy
Secondary · 707m away
Ryecroft Primary Academy
Primary · 800m away
Lower Fields Primary Academy
Primary · 913m away
Bolling Special School
Special school · 959m away
St John's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Carrwood Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Knowleswood Primary School?
Knowleswood Primary School currently has 415 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Knowleswood Primary School take?
Knowleswood Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Knowleswood Primary School?
Knowleswood Primary School is in Bradford, BD4 9AE, in the Bradford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Knowleswood Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Knowleswood Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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