Killinghall Primary School
Bradford, BD3 7JF · Bradford · primary school
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67th 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 — 6.0/10 against 2,515 of them, against 5.0/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| 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.
Killinghall Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% 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%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils visit Bridlington and Yorkshire Wildlife Park. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 706 pupils against a stated capacity of 740. 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 working towards the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about Killinghall Primary School
Overview
Pupils are described as proud to attend the school, where they “enjoy learning” and feel safe. The report highlights a strong sense of community, with staff showing high expectations for behaviour and respect. While the overall effectiveness is rated Good, leaders are currently focusing on refining the curriculum to ensure consistent knowledge retention across all subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate excellent behaviour, walking “quietly and smartly” and showing mutual respect, with bullying being “very rare”.
- Reading is effectively developed, with pupils reading daily and individually to adults, supported by a “wide range of books” that enthuse them.
- The school is “very inclusive”, with leaders quickly identifying pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and adapting learning to meet individual needs.
- Early years provision is warm and caring, with staff planning interesting activities that enable careful monitoring of learning for young children.
- Safeguarding arrangements are “effective” and the culture is described as “exemplary”, with a dedicated team supporting families and staff.
Areas to improve
- Curriculum plans in some subjects lack sufficient detail, meaning teachers cannot plan progressive sequences or assess if knowledge is being remembered.
- Subject knowledge among leaders and teachers is insufficient in some areas, leading to misconceptions and ineffective use of subject-specific vocabulary.
- Phonics teaching is inconsistent, with some staff lacking the expertise to implement the scheme effectively, leaving some pupils without regular enough support.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective” and that the culture of safeguarding in the school is “exemplary”.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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