The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 43% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
43%
-19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 196
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 24.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bradford
- Trust
- BRADFORD DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Gavin Hamilton
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Otley Road, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD18 2PT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHigh Crags Primary School
Primary · 532m away
High Crags Primary Leadership Academy
Primary · 532m away
Heaton Royds School
Special school · 831m away
Frizinghall Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Low Ash Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Heaton St Barnabas' CofE Aided Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Bradford Christian School
Independent · 1.6km away
St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy
Secondary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Shipley CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Shipley CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Shipley CofE Primary School?
Shipley CofE Primary School currently has 196 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Shipley CofE Primary School take?
Shipley CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Shipley CofE Primary School?
Shipley CofE Primary School is in Shipley, BD18 2PT, in the Bradford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Shipley CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Shipley CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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