Farnham Academy
Bradford, BD7 3HU · Bradford · primary school
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79th 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.0/10 against 2,336 of them, against 4.3/10 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 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
Farnham Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% 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%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 441 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
With the roll exceeding capacity by 21, how does the school manage class sizes for new entrants? Since the higher standard was reached by 0.0%, what specific support is provided to pupils aiming for that level? How does the school integrate the breakfast and after-school clubs into the daily routine?
What Ofsted said about Farnham Academy
Overview
The report states that the school is ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, including the quality of education, behaviour, and leadership. It highlights a ‘diverse community’ where pupils are ‘proud to be part of this school’ and benefit from ‘warm and strong relationships’ with staff. The school has high ambitions for all pupils, with most leaving ‘prepared well for the next stage of their education’.
Strengths
- Pupils are ‘polite and respectful’, with bullying considered to ‘rarely occur’ and attendance rates ‘improving’.
- The curriculum is well-designed, with ‘careful consideration’ given to vocabulary, helping pupils become ‘increasingly confident in their work’.
- Reading instruction is consistent and effective; staff teach phonics with ‘confidence’ and address errors ‘quickly’.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are ‘supported well in class’ by skilled adults who foster ‘independence’.
- Staff benefit from ‘high-quality training’ and a ‘collegiate approach’ to fulfilling the school’s ambitions.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, knowledge has ‘not been broken down sufficiently’, making it difficult for teachers to check what pupils have remembered.
- The school does not ‘consistently check that the improvements they make to develop the school are having the intended impact’.
- Some safeguarding training is ‘too generic’ and does not enable staff to fully consider its application in the school’s specific context.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’, though it notes that some training is ‘too generic in its approach’ and requires refinement to ensure staff can apply learning to their specific roles.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 25% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| 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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