The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
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
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 332
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 28.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bradford
- Head
- Mrs Fiona Newsome (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
October 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2006 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
January 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Cottingley Road, Allerton, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD15 9JU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBelle Vue Girls' Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
Beckfoot Upper Heaton
Secondary · 1.4km away
Beckfoot Allerton Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.4km away
Cottingley Village Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Beckfoot Heaton Primary
Primary · 1.5km away
Chellow Heights Special School
Special school · 1.5km away
High Park School
Special school · 1.7km away
Ley Top Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Sandy Lane Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Sandy Lane Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sandy Lane Primary School?
Sandy Lane Primary School currently has 332 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sandy Lane Primary School take?
Sandy Lane Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sandy Lane Primary School?
Sandy Lane Primary School is in Bradford, BD15 9JU, in the Bradford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sandy Lane Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Sandy Lane Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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