Co-op Academy Princeville
Bradford, BD7 2AH · Bradford · primary school
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139th 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 — 0.8/10 against 1,680 of them, against 0.9/10 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 | 41.0 · 9 | 40% | 0.35 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
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 Princeville overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 41.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, 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 (0.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Health and Fitness, Cooking and Baking, Buddy Club, Mindfulness Resilience and Wellbeing, and Reading Clubs. Sports include Hockey, Mini Tennis, and Wheelchair Basketball. A breakfast club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 392 pupils against a stated capacity of 460. 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 below the expected standard in maths? What specific strategies are used to improve reading outcomes for Year 6? How does the breakfast club integrate with the morning curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Co-op Academy Princeville
Overview
Co-op Academy Princeville is described as a "friendly place to learn" where pupils adhere to a "strong moral code" based on co-operative values. The report highlights that staff have "high expectations" and that the school has undergone "positive change" with strengthened leadership, resulting in good outcomes across all inspection categories.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate a "willingness to learn" and are "respectful of one another and of staff," contributing to a "calm working hum" in classrooms.
- The school delivers a "broad and ambitious curriculum," with particular success in teaching phonics and reading, where pupils become "confident and increasingly fluent."
- Early years provision is effective, with staff ensuring children "settle into routines quickly" and are well-prepared for the transition to Year 1.
- Leaders provide "strong careers education" and foster pupils' aspirations through partnerships with local businesses and the wider community.
- Staff feel "very well supported" by leaders who are "mindful of staff’s workload and well-being."
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure staff receive training on "appropriate pedagogical and activity choices" so that curriculum delivery is consistently effective, as some pupils currently "do not learn as well as they could."
- Leaders must ensure curriculum policies are "understood and implemented consistently by all staff" to eliminate inconsistencies where some pupils miss out on the full educational experience.
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 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 41% |
| 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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