The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 33% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 56% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
33%
-29.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
-7.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
97
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
29% 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 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 175
- Capacity
- 74%
- FSM
- 56%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bradford
- Trust
- THE FAMILY OF LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Miss Lucy Bailey (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Methuen Oval, Wyke, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD12 8SA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWorthinghead Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Appleton Academy
All-through · 1.0km away
Scholes Village Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Bailiffe Bridge Junior and Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
Cliffe Hill Community Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Lightcliffe C of E Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Hartshead Moor School
Special school · 2.2km away
Hill Top CofE Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Shirley Manor Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Shirley Manor Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Shirley Manor Primary School?
Shirley Manor Primary School currently has 175 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Shirley Manor Primary School take?
Shirley Manor Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Shirley Manor Primary School?
Shirley Manor Primary School is in Bradford, BD12 8SA, in the Bradford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Shirley Manor Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Shirley Manor Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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