Blakehill Primary School
Bradford, BD10 8QN · Bradford · primary school
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24th 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 — 8.2/10 against 3,839 of them, against 7.8/10 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 | 75.0 · 78 | 40% | 3.11 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Blakehill Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 75.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 13.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Art Club, and the school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 421 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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
With the roll exceeding capacity by 1, how does the school manage class sizes for new intakes? Since the last inspection was in 2022, what specific improvements have been made to the curriculum since then? How does the school support pupils who are not yet meeting the expected standard in maths?
What Ofsted said about Blakehill Primary School
Overview
Blakehill Primary School is rated as ‘Good’ overall, with ‘Outstanding’ behaviour and attitudes. The report describes a school where pupils are ‘happy and safe’, highly engaged in lessons, and benefit from a ‘well designed’ curriculum in key stages 1 and 2.
Strengths
- Behaviour is ‘exceptional’, with pupils demonstrating ‘high levels of self-control’ and treating each other with ‘respect and kindness’.
- The curriculum in key stages 1 and 2 is ‘well designed’, with teachers who ‘know precisely what pupils need to learn’ and address misconceptions ‘quickly and effectively’.
- Staff are ‘well trained’ to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they receive ‘the right help at the right time’.
- Leaders provide extensive opportunities for personal development, including clubs and residential visits, helping pupils gain ‘skills and confidence’.
- Staff well-being is prioritised, with leaders supporting workload management, resulting in a culture where ‘most staff feel highly valued’.
Areas to improve
- Curriculum planning in the early years is ‘not planned in detail consistently’, meaning staff do not always know exactly what pupils should learn.
- Assessment strategies in some subjects are not yet effective enough to help staff ‘identify specific gaps in pupils’ knowledge and skills’ with precision.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with leaders building ‘strong relationships with families’ and acting on concerns ‘straight away’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 72% |
| 2024/25 | 75% |
| 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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