Myrtle Park Primary
Bingley, BD16 1HB · Bradford · primary school
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128th 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 the 4,279 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.7/10 among them, against 3.9/10 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Myrtle Park Primary overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% 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 "Requires improvement" in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.7 out of 10 among them, against 3.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 216 pupils against a stated capacity of 244. 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 close the gap between the current 57.0% attainment rate and the national median? What specific actions are being taken following the 2024 "Requires improvement" inspection?
What Ofsted said about Myrtle Park Primary
Overview
Myrtle Park Primary is described as a "happy and caring school" where pupils generally behave well and have "positive attitudes towards learning." Following a period of instability, leadership has strengthened, resulting in a stabilised environment with improved staff morale. However, the overall quality of education requires improvement due to inconsistencies in curriculum design and implementation across certain subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "respectful and tolerant attitudes" towards one another, with bullying being rare.
- Attendance is above the national average, and governors "challenge leaders effectively" to address absence issues.
- The mathematics curriculum is "well sequenced," and staff have received specific training, leading to good pupil outcomes.
- Early years provision is "engaging and nurturing," with children demonstrating "positive attention skills" and being well prepared for Year 1.
- There is a strong focus on supporting pupils’ emotional needs, including access to a "nurture room" and structures for reporting worries.
Areas to improve
- Pupils struggling with phonics are not consistently receiving the "timely and targeted support" needed to catch up with peers.
- The curriculum in foundation subjects and science lacks clarity on "essential disciplinary and subject knowledge," leading to gaps in pupils’ understanding.
- Foundation subject leaders require "subject-specific training" to develop the curriculum further and guide staff effectively.
- Pupils and some staff lack understanding of risks outside school, such as "radicalisation, extremism and county lines gangs."
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 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| 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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