Hollingwood Academy
Bradford, BD7 4BE · Bradford · primary school
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26th 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 — 8.9/10 against 2,393 of them, against 7.7/10 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 | 80.0 · 88 | 40% | 3.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hollingwood Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 80.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 9.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 479 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 last inspection in 2022, what specific improvements have been made to the curriculum since then? How does the school support pupils who are working towards the higher standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Hollingwood Academy
Overview
Hollingwood Primary School continues to be a good school, offering a welcoming environment where pupils are cheerful and behave well. Leaders maintain a strong vision for high-quality education, supported by knowledgeable staff who prioritise pupil safety and engagement. The school fosters a happy, inclusive community where children love learning and feel secure.
Strengths
- A "very cohesive and reflective leadership team" leads the school, with staff feeling well supported and valued.
- The teaching of mathematics is a strength, with pupils developing a "love of mathematics" and speaking with confidence.
- Leaders make "learning to read well a priority," ensuring pupils access a "rich and varied selection" of books.
- The early years curriculum provides "essential foundations for future learning," with teachers actively extending children's vocabulary.
- Pupils are enthusiastic about extra-curricular activities, including visits to Chester Zoo and the Houses of Parliament.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, leaders have not mapped out learning as clearly as in others, meaning pupils do not build knowledge as effectively.
- Leaders should develop the curriculum more fully in these subjects to enable pupils to reach "equally ambitious end points across all subjects."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "strong culture of safeguarding" where staff receive regular training and know how to report concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 74% |
| 2024/25 | 80% |
| 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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