Fagley Primary School
Bradford, BD2 3PU · Bradford · primary school
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97th 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 — 0.2/10 against 1,884 of them, against 0.5/10 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 | 27.0 · 2 | 40% | 0.08 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Fagley Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 27.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, 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 (0.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in March 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils visit Yorkshire Sculpture Park and can join both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 269 pupils against a stated capacity of 310. 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 raise attainment in writing? How does the school maintain its Outstanding rating while addressing the current performance gap?
What Ofsted said about Fagley Primary School
Overview
Fagley Primary School continues to be an outstanding school, described as “extraordinary” with a curriculum that ensures pupils are “extremely well prepared for the next stage of their education.” Leaders maintain “the highest expectations of what pupils can achieve,” which are consistently met, resulting in pupils who are “happy and safe” and demonstrate “very positive attitudes towards their learning.”
Strengths
- The curriculum is “exceptional,” with a “clear sequence of learning” that allows pupils to acquire “deep knowledge across a range of subjects.”
- Early years provision ensures the youngest children get off to a “flying start,” with adults who are “experts in developing the youngest children’s language and vocabulary.”
- The school identifies and supports pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) “expertly,” ensuring they access the “same ambitious curriculum as their peers.”
- The personal development offer is “incredibly ambitious and extensive,” providing “exciting and memorable experiences” such as learning in a nearby woodland or a decommissioned train carriage.
- Governors are “skilled and knowledgeable,” sharing leaders’ “unequivocal commitment to providing all pupils with an outstanding education.”
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 48% |
| 2024/25 | 27% |
| 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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