Atlas Community Primary School
Bradford, BD8 8DL · Bradford · primary school
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78th of 156 primary schools in Bradford we can score, 157 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.7/10 against 2,106 of them, against 4.6/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 62.0 · 44 | 62% | 2.68 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 38% | 1.95 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Atlas Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
A breakfast club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 186 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are offered during the lunch break? How does the school monitor progress for pupils who do not reach the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Atlas Community Primary School
Overview
Atlas Community Primary School is described as a "warm and nurturing place" where pupils are "unfailingly polite and respectful." The report highlights "significant improvement" since the previous inspection, noting that the school provides a high-quality education with "exemplary" behaviour and outstanding personal development.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "exemplary" behaviour and "exceptional attitudes to learning," with bullying being rare.
- The curriculum is "ambitious, precise and relevant," allowing pupils to build "deep understanding" and recall knowledge confidently.
- Reading instruction is "precise" and highly skilled, with almost all pupils making "excellent progress" in phonics and comprehension.
- Early years provision is outstanding, offering "thoughtfully designed learning" that prepares children "exceptionally well" for key stage 1.
- Personal development is "woven through the whole curriculum," helping pupils understand equality, democracy, and safety.
Areas to improve
- Aspects of mathematics taught through the wider curriculum are not as clearly designed as discrete lessons, leading to less secure pupil recall.
- Adaptations for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) do not always match the precise targets set in individual plans, slowing learning for some.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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