The short version
Above-average SATs results. 89% capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 46% 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
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 349
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 46.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bradford
- Trust
- BRADFORD DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Chris Tolson
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksOfficial inspection link pending
We have not attached an official inspection report link to this school page yet.
No official inspection report links have been attached to this school page yet.
Location
Squire Lane, Bradford, BD9 6RB
Town setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Lady Royd Primary School?
Lady Royd Primary School currently has 349 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lady Royd Primary School take?
Lady Royd Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lady Royd Primary School?
Lady Royd Primary School is in Bradford, BD9 6RB, in the Bradford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lady Royd Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Lady Royd Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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