Home Farm Primary School
Bradford, BD6 3NR · Bradford · primary school
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140th 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 — 3.5/10 against 2,311 of them, against 3.1/10 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 8 | 35% | 0.27 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Home Farm Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0% of pupils, 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 (3.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.1 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in March 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join cooking, first aid, recorders, film, Harry Potter, sign language, and gardening clubs. Sports include multi sports, Cross Country, and Indoor curling. Arts activities feature theatre visits, the Bradford Future Arts project, music sharing assemblies, and the Take One Picture programme. Trips go to Shibden Park, Worth Valley Railway, St Georges Hall, Bradford City Hall, Sealife, St.Swithens Farm, and Magna. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 456 pupils against a stated capacity of 484. 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
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What Ofsted said about Home Farm Primary School
Overview
Home Farm Primary School is described as a "nurturing and inclusive environment" where staff and pupils embrace values such as honesty and resilience. The report states that most pupils achieve outcomes in line with national averages, though disadvantaged pupils’ combined results in reading, writing, and mathematics remain below national expectations.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "broad and ambitious," with key knowledge "sequenced well" so pupils' skills build over time.
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
- Pupils are "happy and safe," enjoying reading and benefiting from a "positive culture of behaviour" where bullying is rare.
- Staff receive "high-quality training," and leaders provide "timely support" to identify and address gaps in learning.
- The early years environment is "calm and engaging," with staff building "warm, positive relationships" with children.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should refine attendance procedures, as pupil attendance remains "below the national average" and is "variable over time."
- Leaders should improve the attainment of disadvantaged pupils, particularly regarding the expected standard across reading, writing, and mathematics combined.
- Leaders should further embed approaches to spelling and handwriting to enable pupils to write with "more fluency and accuracy."
Safeguarding
The report confirms that safeguarding standards are met, noting that leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| 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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