Girlington Primary School
Bradford, BD8 9NR · Bradford · primary school
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127th 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 — 1.2/10 against 1,564 of them, against 1.3/10 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 | 47.0 · 15 | 40% | 0.60 |
| 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.
Girlington Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 47.0% 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%. 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 (1.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the School Council and attend a Summer Camp.
Getting in
The published school roll is 492 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
What specific support is available for pupils who have not reached the expected standard in maths? How does the School Council influence school decisions?
What Ofsted said about Girlington Primary School
Overview
Girlington Primary School is described as a “welcoming and inclusive” environment where pupils feel safe and are kept safe by caring adults. The inspection found that the school has “high expectations of all pupils,” including those with special educational needs, who generally achieve well and display polite, courteous behaviour.
Strengths
- The early years provision is rated “Outstanding,” with children getting off to an “excellent start” through a strong focus on language development and mathematical concepts.
- Reading is given “high priority,” with phonics taught “consistently well” and struggling pupils quickly identified and supported.
- Pupils with complex needs, including those in the specially resourced provision for hearing impairments, are “well supported” and fully integrated into school life.
- Governors are “passionate and committed,” actively visiting the school to monitor the impact of policies and support leaders’ ambitions.
- There is a “strong sense of calm and purposeful activity” in classrooms, with pupils being highly engaged and keen to contribute to their learning.
Areas to improve
- Assessment procedures in some foundation subjects, such as music and history, are not yet embedded, meaning teachers lack consistent knowledge of gaps in pupils’ understanding.
- Attendance remains irregular for many pupils, causing them to miss “vital learning” and hindering their progress through the curriculum.
- Some pupils have limited experience of learning about communities beyond their immediate area, leaving them insufficiently prepared for life in modern Britain.
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 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 47% |
| 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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