Baildon Glen Primary School
Shipley, BD17 7LY · Bradford · primary school
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151st 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.7/10 against 1,144 of them, against 1.5/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 29.0 · 2 | 62% | 0.15 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 38% | 1.36 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Baildon Glen Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 29.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 128 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 to close the gap between the 29.0% expected standard and the national median? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in maths? How does the school monitor progress for pupils who are not meeting expected standards?
What Ofsted said about Baildon Glen Primary School
Overview
Baildon Glen Primary School has undergone "rapid improvement" under new leadership, with a "broad, ambitious and well designed" curriculum and effective safeguarding. However, the report notes that recent changes have not yet fully impacted published outcomes, and inconsistencies in behaviour management and assessment practices hinder pupils’ progress.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "broad, ambitious and well designed," with careful sequencing in subjects like history.
- Safeguarding arrangements are "effective," and pupils feel "happy and safe" with bullying being rare.
- Early years provision is "Good," featuring an "exciting and engaging environment" rich in language and books.
- Staff morale is "high," and they appreciate being consulted on improvements.
- Reading is prioritised, with staff "highly trained" in phonics, leading to improved achievement.
Areas to improve
- Assessment checks in wider curriculum subjects are not fully effective, meaning "gaps in pupils’ knowledge are not identified or addressed well enough."
- Writing tasks sometimes require skills pupils have not secured, and expectations for written work and handwriting are not consistently high.
- Behaviour is not consistently well addressed, with some pupils disrupting learning, and persistent absence remains too high for disadvantaged pupils.
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 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 21% |
| 2024/25 | 29% |
| 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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