Crossley Hall Academy
Bradford, BD8 0HJ · Bradford · primary school
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135th 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 — 0.9/10 against 1,986 of them, against 1.1/10 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 | 33.0 · 4 | 40% | 0.17 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 1.0 · 21 | 25% | 0.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Crossley Hall Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 33.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 1.0% reached the higher standard, 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 (0.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 644 pupils against a stated capacity of 762. 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 help children reach the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing these attainment gaps?
What Ofsted said about Crossley Hall Academy
Overview
Crossley Hall Primary School continues to be a good school, characterised by a strong culture of inclusion and high expectations for both behaviour and learning. The report highlights effective leadership, a successful curriculum adapted for diverse needs, and a safe environment where pupils feel happy. However, the inspection identifies persistent absence and parental dissatisfaction with complaint handling as key areas requiring attention.
Strengths
- Inclusion is central to school life, with pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) being "warmly welcomed" and integrating naturally into lessons and play.
- Staff maintain "consistently high expectations" for behaviour and learning, resulting in pupils who "know the difference between right and wrong" and respect others.
- Early reading is taught "consistently well," with Reception children developing secure phonic knowledge and becoming "confident and fluent readers" by Year 2.
- The curriculum is "successful" and improving rapidly under expert trust leadership, with particular praise for art and design where pupils demonstrate a "mature appreciation" of techniques.
- Staff effectively support broader development, including listening to pupil views to adapt after-school clubs and teaching about protected characteristics.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must address the "too high" rate of persistent absence, which causes pupils to miss out on learning, by continuing to work with parents.
- Leaders should engage stakeholders to ensure all parents have confidence that their complaints or concerns are "handled well" and resolved, addressing dissatisfaction from a few families.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders making necessary recruitment checks and staff being vigilant in identifying signs of risk, particularly for non-verbal pupils and those speaking English as an additional language.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 33% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 2024/25 | 33% |
| 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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