Beckfoot Priestthorpe Primary School & Nursery
Bingley, BD16 4JS · Bradford · primary school
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48th 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 — 7.0/10 against 2,919 of them, against 6.2/10 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Beckfoot Priestthorpe Primary School & Nursery overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 10.0% achieved this, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 186 pupils against a stated capacity of 230. 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 not yet meeting the expected standard in literacy? What does a typical day look like for a child in the nursery phase? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Beckfoot Priestthorpe Primary School & Nursery
Overview
Pupils at Beckfoot Priestthorpe Primary School & Nursery are described as happy, courteous, and respectful, with bullying being rare. The school delivers a good quality of education with an ambitious curriculum and effective early years provision, though personal development requires improvement.
Strengths
- Pupils are “happy” and “enjoy coming to school,” speaking highly of their teachers and feeling safe.
- Leaders have developed an “ambitious curriculum” that builds progressively, with teachers possessing “good subject knowledge.”
- Reading is prioritised through a “structured programme for the teaching of phonics,” with struggling pupils quickly identified and supported.
- The early years provision prepares children well, fostering independence and positive relationships.
- Staff receive regular safeguarding training and are “aware of the signs that pupils may be at risk of harm.”
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure reading books are “well matched to the sounds that pupils are learning” to improve fluency for early readers.
- Leaders must ensure extra-curricular activities are “accessible to all pupils,” including disadvantaged children, to widen opportunities.
- Leaders should ensure pupils understand that “sexist language is unacceptable in modern Britain” to prevent discomfort during playtimes.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with a strong culture established where staff report concerns promptly and enlist outside agency support for vulnerable pupils.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 72% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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