Cottingley Village Primary School
Bingley, BD16 1SY · Bradford · primary school
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65th 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 — 5.3/10 against 3,495 of them, against 5.2/10 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 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.74 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Cottingley Village Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 10.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in 2023-11.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join the School Council and participate in the Daily Mile, dance, classroom yoga, ball skills, cross country, football, and triathlon. The school offers residential breaks and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 448 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
What specific support is available for pupils who have not reached the expected standard in maths? How are residential breaks funded and organised?
What Ofsted said about Cottingley Village Primary School
Overview
Cottingley Village Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are proud to attend and feel happy within the community. The school maintains high expectations for achievement, with a broad and balanced curriculum that supports most pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to succeed.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate positive behaviour, being described as "well mannered, courteous and polite" towards each other and adults.
- The specially resourced provision for pupils with SEND is "highly effective in helping pupils to regulate their feelings," enabling them to focus on learning.
- Reading is a clear priority, with an "inviting and well-stocked library" and workshops helping parents support their children at home.
- Staff benefit from effective training and trust support, which has assisted in reducing workload and fostering a sense of belonging.
- Pupils enjoy a variety of extra-curricular activities, including residential trips, choir, drama, and gardening, which contribute to their wider development.
Areas to improve
- In one or two subjects, staff do not deliver the curriculum consistently well, which hinders some pupils from learning all that they should.
- For some pupils, reading books are not matched well to the sounds they already know, meaning they do not learn to read with fluency and accuracy as quickly as they should.
Safeguarding
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 | 78% |
| 2023/24 | 84% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| 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
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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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