The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is at capacity (108% full)
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
16%
+8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 38 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 452
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 9.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bradford
- Head
- Mr Paul Douglass (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
13 official reports linked on this page, including 12 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
June 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
West Lane, Baildon, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD17 5DH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBaildon Glen Primary School
Primary · 782m away
Titus Salt School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Shipley College
16 plus · 1.4km away
Bradford Central PRU
Pupil referral unit · 1.4km away
Bradford Alternative Provision Academy
Academy · 1.4km away
Wycliffe CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Hoyle Court Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Saltaire Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Sandal Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Sandal Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sandal Primary School?
Sandal Primary School currently has 452 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sandal Primary School take?
Sandal Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sandal Primary School?
Sandal Primary School is in Shipley, BD17 5DH, in the Bradford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sandal Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Sandal Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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