The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
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.
28% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 34 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 466
- Capacity
- 66%
- FSM
- 35.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bradford
- Trust
- DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Jonny Townend (Head of Academy)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Whetley Lane, Girlington, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD8 9HZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt William's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Primary · 602m away
Princeville Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Co-op Academy Princeville
Primary · 1.0km away
Crossley Hall Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Dixons Kings Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
Lidget Green Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Farnham Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Bradford College
16 plus · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Whetley Academy's Ofsted rating?
Whetley Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Whetley Academy?
Whetley Academy currently has 466 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Whetley Academy take?
Whetley Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Whetley Academy?
Whetley Academy is in Bradford, BD8 9HZ, in the Bradford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Whetley Academy have a sixth form?
No, Whetley Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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