Holybrook Primary School
Bradford, BD10 0EF · Bradford · primary school
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58th 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 — 5.4/10 against 539 of them, against 3.4/10 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 | 64.0 · 49 | 41% | 2.00 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 34% | 3.28 |
| 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.
Holybrook Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, matching the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0%, compared to the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in basketball, football, swimming, handball, and netball, with trips to the cinema and an ice cream farm.
Getting in
The published school roll is 256 pupils against a stated capacity of 258. 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 to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard in maths? What specific strategies are used to maintain the Outstanding rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Holybrook Primary School
Overview
Holybrook Primary School provides an “exceptional education” that prepares pupils for future challenges through strong academic and personal development. The report highlights a curriculum with “joined-up thinking” from Nursery to Year 6, ensuring all pupils, including those with additional needs, access a wide range of opportunities. Staff work “relentlessly” to remove barriers, fostering positive relationships where bullying is “extremely rare” and pupils are taught to manage their own emotions and behaviour.
Strengths
- Leaders have carefully identified key knowledge for each subject, ensuring teachers know what pupils have studied previously and can make necessary adjustments.
- Reading is prioritised with a “thoroughly embedded” phonics programme; staff received training and pupils “delight in talking about books.”
- Staff are highly effective at developing vocabulary, particularly in early years to address gaps caused by the pandemic, leading to pupils using “sophisticated language.”
- The Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) curriculum teaches pupils about equality, diversity, and their role as “active citizens.”
- Trustees and governors provide “appropriate challenge and support” for leaders, demonstrating a strong understanding of school priorities.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving frequent training to identify risks and clear processes in place to ensure pupils are safe and know how to respond if they feel at risk.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 78% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| 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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