The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 51% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
51%
-11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp 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)
102
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.
10% 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 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 411
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 15.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bradford
- Trust
- FOCUS ACADEMY TRUST (UK) LTD
- Head
- Lucy Shaw (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hainsworth Moor Grove, Queensbury, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD13 2ND
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRussell Hall Primary School
Primary · 418m away
Trinity Academy Bradford
Secondary · 493m away
Foxhill Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Trinity Academy Halifax
Secondary · 1.9km away
The North Halifax Grammar School
Secondary · 2.1km away
Bradshaw Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Stocks Lane Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
The Whitley AP Academy
Academy · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Shibden Head Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Shibden Head Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Shibden Head Primary Academy?
Shibden Head Primary Academy currently has 411 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Shibden Head Primary Academy take?
Shibden Head Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Shibden Head Primary Academy?
Shibden Head Primary Academy is in Bradford, BD13 2ND, in the Bradford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Shibden Head Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Shibden Head Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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