Drighlington Primary School
Bradford, BD11 1JY · Leeds · primary school
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191st of 211 primary schools in Leeds we can score, 221 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 the 4,174 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.1/10 among them, against 3.7/10 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 | 53.0 · 24 | 40% | 0.96 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Drighlington Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 8.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school "Requires improvement" in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.1 out of 10 among them, against 3.7 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 396 pupils against a stated capacity of 498. 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 plan to improve reading outcomes to reach the national median? What specific actions are being taken following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Drighlington Primary School
Overview
Drighlington Primary School is described as an inclusive environment where staff care for pupils, who are generally "confident and happy" and behave well in lessons. However, the report states that "historic weaknesses in some areas of the curriculum" have left some pupils with gaps in their learning, particularly in mathematics and the early years. While leadership has been strengthened since the previous inspection, the school requires improvement in overall effectiveness, curriculum planning, and early years provision.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "positive attitudes to learning," listen attentively, and treat others with respect.
- The school has developed a "strong phonics and reading curriculum," helping pupils read with confidence and fluency.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "well supported" and take an active part in the wider school life.
- Staff feel "well supported" by leaders who consider workload and well-being.
- A "strong personal, social and health education programme" helps pupils learn to stay safe and understand different cultures.
Areas to improve
- The school must review strategies for managing "complex behaviours" to ensure all pupils feel safe, as some do not currently.
- The curriculum, including in the early years, is not fully developed; important knowledge in some subjects is not "sequenced or assessed well enough."
- Leaders need to support new subject leaders to ensure the revised curriculum is "implemented effectively" across all subjects.
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 | 42% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| 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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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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