Co-op Academy Parkland
Bradford, BD10 9BG · Bradford · primary school
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45th 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 — 8.1/10 against 703 of them, against 6.0/10 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 62% | 3.18 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 38% | 2.84 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Co-op Academy Parkland overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A further 12.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Drawing, Racket/STEM, Cosy, YACAD Dance, STEM GoIT, Year 6 SATs, and KS2 TT Rockstars clubs, plus Gym Club. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 186 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 who are not yet meeting expected standards in maths? What specific activities take place during the YACAD Dance sessions?
What Ofsted said about Co-op Academy Parkland
Overview
Co-op Academy Parkland is described as a "calm, welcoming place" where the school community is dedicated to making the school "the best it can be." The report highlights the school’s "successful and rapid improvement" since its previous inspection, noting that pupils feel safe, behave well, and benefit from a "broad and ambitious curriculum."
Strengths
- The curriculum is "thoughtfully designed" with clear progression, ensuring pupils’ knowledge is "secure before introducing more complex tasks."
- Reading is the "school’s highest priority," with staff teaching phonics well and promoting the "joy of reading" through a diverse range of books.
- The school identifies and supports pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities "very well," tailoring learning to help them access education with "confidence and independence."
- Pupils enjoy a wide range of enrichment opportunities, including "trips linked to the curriculum" and "residential outdoor education experiences," which enhance their personal development.
- Staff deal with incidents of poor behaviour "consistently and effectively," maintaining high expectations for learning and conduct.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure that pupils needing extra help with handwriting receive "effective support" to write fluently and accurately, as current support "varies in effectiveness across classes."
- Leaders should "intensify their efforts" to address persistent absence, as too many pupils miss "essential learning and social experiences."
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 | 26% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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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