Holycroft Primary School
Keighley, BD21 1JF · Bradford · primary school
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88th 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 — 4.1/10 against 1,876 of them, against 3.5/10 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 | 58.0 · 35 | 40% | 1.39 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Holycroft Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.5 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 336 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
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in the coming years?
What Ofsted said about Holycroft Primary School
Overview
Holycroft Primary School is judged as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. Leaders have fostered a ‘calm, purposeful atmosphere’ where pupils are ‘happy and confident’, supported by strong relationships with parents and the local community. The school prioritises early reading and personal development, though curriculum consistency varies across subjects.
Strengths
- Leaders have created a ‘calm, purposeful atmosphere’ where pupils ‘behave well’ and show respect for others.
- The curriculum in subjects like history is ‘very clearly defined’, enabling pupils to talk about their learning ‘confidently’.
- Pupils with special educational needs and disabilities are ‘supported effectively to access the curriculum alongside their peers’.
- The school offers a ‘personal development programme’ that helps pupils develop ‘empathy and compassion’ through community initiatives.
- Parents speak ‘positively’ about the support they receive, facilitated by the school’s hub offering educational courses.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ‘continue to embed the new phonics programme’ to address gaps in knowledge from historically weaker teaching.
- The curriculum in some subjects has ‘not been broken down into small steps of learning’, hindering effective delivery.
- Some pupils’ knowledge in PSHE, particularly regarding healthy relationships and different faiths, is ‘not embedded’.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with a ‘tenacious’ designated safeguarding lead ensuring vulnerable pupils are identified quickly and supported appropriately.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 47% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| 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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