Copthorne Primary School
Bradford, BD7 3AY · Bradford · primary school
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7th 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 — 9.3/10 against 2,314 of them, against 8.3/10 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 | 75.0 · 78 | 40% | 3.11 |
| Ofsted | 91 | 35% | 3.19 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 19.0 · 90 | 25% | 2.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Copthorne 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%. A further 19.0% 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 (9.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in January 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 517 pupils against a stated capacity of 548. 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 new Ofsted framework affect day-to-day teaching priorities? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard?
What Ofsted said about Copthorne Primary School
Overview
Copthorne Primary School is described as a place where pupils "thrive academically and socially," with leaders who are "tenacious in the pursuit of excellence." The report highlights that pupils achieve "very highly" with outcomes above national standards, supported by a "calm and respectful" environment and strong leadership.
Strengths
- Pupils’ academic outcomes in reading, writing, and mathematics are "above the standards achieved nationally," with disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND making "strong progress."
- Attendance is high, driven by an "innovative and exciting curriculum" and effective monitoring by the school’s attendance team.
- Behaviour is "calm and respectful," with staff maintaining high expectations and celebrating positive attitudes through rewards and role models.
- Inclusion is effective, with "sharply targeted" support ensuring pupils with SEND access the "ambitious curriculum alongside their peers."
- Personal development is a strength, with a carefully considered programme that helps pupils understand "fundamental British values" and stay safe online.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure early years staff "consistently model the vocabulary and language" they expect children to learn during play.
- Leaders should ensure younger pupils, including those with SEND, master key writing skills before being introduced to "complex grammatical features."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" ensuring 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 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 85% |
| 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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