The short version
Average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
25%
+17.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
17% 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, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 357
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 28.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bradford
- Trust
- STAR ACADEMIES
- Head
- Mr Jonathan Harris (Acting Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Nelson Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD5 0HD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Stephen's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Newby Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Bowling Park Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Crystal Gardens Primary School
Independent · 1.2km away
The Fountain School
Independent · 1.3km away
Park Aspire Alternative Provision Academy
Academy · 1.3km away
Eden Springs Girls Secondary
Independent · 1.3km away
Oastlers School
Special school · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Rainbow Primary Leadership Academy's Ofsted rating?
Rainbow Primary Leadership Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Rainbow Primary Leadership Academy?
Rainbow Primary Leadership Academy currently has 357 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rainbow Primary Leadership Academy take?
Rainbow Primary Leadership Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Rainbow Primary Leadership Academy?
Rainbow Primary Leadership Academy is in Bradford, BD5 0HD, in the Bradford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rainbow Primary Leadership Academy have a sixth form?
No, Rainbow Primary Leadership Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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