Lapage Primary School and Nursery
Bradford, BD3 8QX · Bradford · primary school
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93rd 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 — 3.8/10 against 1,730 of them, against 3.2/10 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 | 53.0 · 24 | 40% | 0.96 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Lapage Primary School and Nursery overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Eco Council and School Council, alongside sports including netball, football, tag rugby, multi-skills, Ju Jitsu, dance, and the Bradford School Games.
Getting in
The published school roll is 634 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who have not reached the expected standard in maths? How are the Eco Council and School Council involved in shaping the school’s daily activities?
What Ofsted said about Lapage Primary School and Nursery
Overview
Lapage Primary School and Nursery has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report describes a school where pupils are happy, safe, and well cared for, with behaviour described as "excellent." Leaders are ambitious for all pupils, ensuring they access a high-quality education regardless of their background or starting points.
Strengths
- Pupils treat staff and each other with kindness, and the school’s values build a "strong sense of community."
- The curriculum is "logically sequenced" and carefully designed to build on pupils’ lower than expected starting points.
- Teachers have "secure knowledge" of subjects and use effective questioning to check understanding and address misconceptions.
- Attendance rates improve over time due to a "rigorous and regular approach" by a dedicated attendance team.
- Staff feel supported and valued by leaders, and the transition to the new trust has been managed smoothly.
Areas to improve
- The new approach to teaching phonics is not fully embedded, leaving some early readers with gaps in knowledge and unable to apply it in writing.
- Expectations for letter formation and presentation are not consistently high, meaning some pupils do not form letters correctly or take sufficient care with their work.
Safeguarding
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 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| 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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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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