Horton Park Primary School
Bradford, BD5 9LQ · Bradford · primary school
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87th 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 — 4.7/10 against 1,010 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 | 54.0 · 26 | 40% | 1.04 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.79 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.28 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Horton Park Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 54.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Film Club, participate in fencing, cycling, and yoga, or take part in dance and Zumba. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 422 pupils against a stated capacity of 432. 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 bridge the gap between the current 54.0% attainment rate and the national median? What specific strategies are used to maintain the Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Horton Park Primary School
Overview
Horton Park Primary School is described as a "happy community" where staff encourage pupils to be "respectful and ambitious." The report highlights an "exceptional range of educational experiences" that foster outstanding personal development, though it notes inconsistencies in curriculum planning and teaching precision.
Strengths
- Pupils’ personal development is rated "Outstanding," supported by an "exemplary personal, social and health education curriculum" and strong careers education.
- The curriculum is "well-planned" and "carefully sequenced," allowing pupils to revisit important knowledge and remember their learning well.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "nurtured, encouraged and developed well" within an inclusive environment.
- Staff are "dedicated to teaching every pupil to read fluently," providing many interesting books and encouraging reading for pleasure.
- Governors and leaders are "deeply committed to supporting families," helping them access financial or medical assistance from other agencies.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure knowledge is "carefully broken down in all subjects," as teachers currently lack clarity in some areas about what pupils need to know.
- Phonics teaching needs to consistently match pupil needs, as teachers sometimes move pupils on too quickly, leading to misconceptions.
- Assessment information is not always used to match tasks to what pupils already know, causing some to fall behind despite catch-up sessions.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," with leaders following up on welfare concerns quickly and involving other agencies when necessary to keep pupils safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 85% |
| 2023/24 | 78% |
| 2024/25 | 54% |
| 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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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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