East Bierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Bradford, BD4 6PH · Kirklees · primary school
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57th of 99 primary schools in Kirklees we can score, 144 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 4,195 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.2/10 among them, against 6.7/10 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 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| 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.
East Bierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school "Requires improvement" in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.2 out of 10 among them, against 6.7 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 204 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 address the "Requires improvement" rating from the 2023 inspection? What specific strategies are in place to support pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard? How do the breakfast and after-school clubs integrate with the wider school day?
What Ofsted said about East Bierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Overview
The report states that leaders have "high aspirations" for pupils, but recent curriculum improvements are "not currently embedded." Consequently, while pupils find learning interesting, the school is not yet delivering the curriculum effectively enough for pupils to "learn successfully."
Strengths
- There is a "sharp focus on early reading," with teachers reading to pupils daily and providing effective extra sessions for those who find reading hard.
- Pupils "feel safe in school," bullying is "rare," and children know adults will "act swiftly" to help them.
- Pupils demonstrate a "good understanding of British values," showing respect for others and an understanding of difference and diversity.
- In the early years, adults build "positive relationships" with children and offer a wide range of activities linked to school events.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure the behaviour policy is "implemented effectively" and "applied consistently" across the school to improve pupil conduct.
- The curriculum for many subjects, including the early years, is not designed to "build knowledge over time" because key subject knowledge has not been clearly identified.
- Governors need to establish procedures to "quality assure information" so they can accurately challenge and support school leaders.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," though leaders do not always record work with outside agencies with sufficient detail or monitor recording systems effectively.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 47% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| 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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