The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
- 38% 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
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
29% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 413
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 37.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bradford
- Trust
- DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Miss Rebecca Stansfield (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Fenby Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD4 8RG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBradford Forster Academy
Secondary · Very close
Bradford Academy
All-through · Grammar · 526m away
Oastlers School
Special school · 582m away
Darul Uloom Dawatul Imaan
Independent · 624m away
Bolling Special School
Special school · 636m away
Knowleswood Primary School
Primary · 913m away
St Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Bronte Girls' Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Lower Fields Primary Academy?
Lower Fields Primary Academy currently has 413 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lower Fields Primary Academy take?
Lower Fields Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lower Fields Primary Academy?
Lower Fields Primary Academy is in Bradford, BD4 8RG, in the Bradford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lower Fields Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Lower Fields Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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