The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+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.
11% 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 38 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 409
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 16.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bradford
- Head
- Mr Chris Evans (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
November 2018 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Albert Road, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD18 4NR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHirst Wood Nursery School
Nursery · Very close
Shipley College
16 plus · 408m away
Bradford Central PRU
Pupil referral unit · 511m away
Bradford Alternative Provision Academy
Academy · 511m away
Wycliffe CofE Primary School
Primary · 538m away
The Old Gables
Independent · 941m away
New Gables
Independent · 1.1km away
Shipley CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Saltaire Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Saltaire Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Saltaire Primary School?
Saltaire Primary School currently has 409 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Saltaire Primary School take?
Saltaire Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Saltaire Primary School?
Saltaire Primary School is in Shipley, BD18 4NR, in the Bradford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Saltaire Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Saltaire Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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