Lilycroft Primary School
Bradford, BD9 5AD · Bradford · primary school
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30th 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 — 8.2/10 against 1,807 of them, against 6.7/10 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 62% | 4.02 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 38% | 2.72 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Lilycroft Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 11.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a School Council, a breakfast club, and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 367 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 Council involve pupils in decision-making?
What Ofsted said about Lilycroft Primary School
Overview
Lilycroft Primary School is described as a "warm and welcoming" institution where pupils are "happy and safe." The report highlights an "ambitious learning environment" with high expectations, noting that recent leadership changes and curriculum overhauls have led to "higher-quality learning."
Strengths
- Reading is a "high priority," with staff delivering phonics "with precision" so pupils "quickly become fluent readers."
- Pupils demonstrate a "secure and mature understanding of fundamental British values" and engage confidently in discussions.
- Behaviour is "calm," with pupils being "highly attentive and focused" and showing respect for adults.
- The school is "highly effective" in challenging and supporting pupils with attendance issues.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported and included in all aspects of school life.
Areas to improve
- The school must address "variation in how well aspects of the wider curriculum are implemented," which means pupils "do not learn as well in some subjects as they do in others."
- Leaders should "continue to strengthen subject knowledge and leadership so pupils learn well across all subjects."
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 | 42% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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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