The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (113% full)
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
5%
-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)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
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 55 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 474
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 16.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bradford
- Head
- Mrs Beth Medhurst (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
February 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Wrose Road, Wrose, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD18 1AA
Town setting
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Bradford Christian School
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Frizinghall Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Shipley CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Poplars Farm Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
The Challenge College
Secondary · 1.6km away
Oasis Academy Lister Park
Secondary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Low Ash Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Low Ash Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Low Ash Primary School?
Low Ash Primary School currently has 474 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Low Ash Primary School take?
Low Ash Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Low Ash Primary School?
Low Ash Primary School is in Shipley, BD18 1AA, in the Bradford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Low Ash Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Low Ash Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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