Bradleys Both Community Primary School
Keighley, BD20 9EF · North Yorkshire · primary school
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86th of 252 primary schools in North Yorkshire we can score, 290 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 the 3,869 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.4/10 among them, against 7.9/10 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 | 82.0 · 90 | 40% | 3.62 |
| Ofsted | 14 | 35% | 0.48 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bradleys Both Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 82.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 9.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. An Ofsted inspection in February 2026 used the new report-card framework, grading areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.4 out of 10 among them, against 7.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Brads Before School Club, Brads After School Club, University of Bradley, School Council, Running Club, Sing-2-Gether School Choir, Community Christmas Sing-a-long, Cinderella Pantomime, and Christmas Nativity. Trips include the North Yorkshire & York VE Day 80th Anniversary Concert.
Getting in
The published school roll is 124 pupils against a stated capacity of 133. 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 do not reach the expected standard in core subjects? What specific activities are included in the University of Bradley club? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Bradleys Both Community Primary School
Overview
Bradleys Both Community Primary School is described as a "calm, friendly and inclusive place" where pupils feel safe and valued. The report highlights a "powerful relational culture" that underpins high attendance and strong pupil wellbeing, with leaders demonstrating a "secure and increasingly accurate understanding" of the school’s strengths and priorities.
Strengths
- Attendance is a "strong standard," remaining above national averages with persistent absence "significantly below national levels."
- Behaviour is "settled" and respectful, with bullying being rare and addressed promptly within a "calm, orderly" environment.
- Inclusion is rated a "strong standard," with staff skilled at providing "prompt and tailored support" for pupils with special educational needs.
- Personal development is a "strong standard," ensuring pupils are "very well prepared for life in modern Britain" through a coherent programme.
- Safeguarding standards are met, creating an "open culture" where concerns are actively identified and managed.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure staff apply agreed teaching approaches consistently, maintaining "high expectations for the quality of work" across all subjects.
- Leaders should strengthen the use of assessment in foundation subjects to ensure information is used effectively to inform "pupils' next steps in learning."
Safeguarding
The report confirms that safeguarding standards are met, noting that leaders have established an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and that "pupils are made safer and feel safe."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 80% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 82% |
| 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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