Iqra Primary Academy
Bradford, BD8 8DA · Bradford · primary school
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114th 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 — 1.7/10 against 3,014 of them, against 2.1/10 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 | 42.0 · 10 | 40% | 0.38 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Iqra Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 42.0% 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 5.0% 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 (1.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a breakfast club, an after-school club, and a camping trip.
Getting in
The published school roll is 616 pupils against a stated capacity of 682. 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 plan to improve attainment in the coming year?
What Ofsted said about Iqra Primary Academy
Overview
Iqra Primary Academy is a school where pupils experience an “overwhelming feeling of respect and acceptance” and demonstrate “exceptional” self-management of behaviour. The curriculum is described as “ambitious,” with high expectations for all learners, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Leaders and trustees are well-informed and have ensured smooth transitions following recent changes.
Strengths
- Pupils are “consistently kind and encouraging” to one another, listening carefully and helping classmates when needed.
- Behaviour is outstanding; pupils know rules so well they need “almost no reminding” and maximise every minute of learning.
- Reading is prioritised with “energy and enthusiasm,” supported by phonics programmes and incentives like reading vending machines.
- Staff in science and mathematics are “highly knowledgeable,” helping pupils use “accurate vocabulary” and understand complex concepts.
- Pupils with SEND achieve well, with staff providing specific resources to remove barriers, such as tailored reading texts for phonics gaps.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, teachers must break down high-level knowledge endpoints into “ordered sequences of learning” to ensure clarity on what pupils need to remember.
- The school should train all staff to possess the necessary subject knowledge across all subjects, as some currently lack confidence, leading to missed opportunities to check pupil understanding.
- Leaders are working to improve communication with parents, who have expressed a desire for more information about school activities.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 51% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 2024/25 | 42% |
| 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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