The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
- 35% 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
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
14% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 36 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 397
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 34.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bradford
- Trust
- THE PRIESTLEY ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Ms Leah Florence (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Lilycroft Road, Manningham, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD9 5AD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWhetley Academy
Primary · 651m away
Prism Independent School
Independent · 703m away
Girlington Primary School
Primary · 727m away
Atlas Community Primary School
Primary · 762m away
St Edmund's Nursery School & Children's Centre
Nursery · 825m away
Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford
Secondary · 931m away
Dixons Manningham Academy
Primary · 976m away
The Home Study Project Co Pakistan Community and Neighbourhood Assoc
Miscellaneous · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Lilycroft Primary School?
Lilycroft Primary School currently has 397 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lilycroft Primary School take?
Lilycroft Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lilycroft Primary School?
Lilycroft Primary School is in Bradford, BD9 5AD, in the Bradford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lilycroft Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Lilycroft Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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