Newhall Park Primary School
Bradford, BD4 6AF · Bradford · primary school
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51st 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 — 7.3/10 against 1,681 of them, against 6.0/10 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 41% | 3.39 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 33% | 1.71 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 26% | 0.62 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Newhall Park Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% 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 2.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the School Council and learn saxophone, clarinet, flute, violin, or band.
Getting in
The published school roll is 409 pupils against a stated capacity of 498. 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 progress from the expected to the higher standard in maths? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about Newhall Park Primary School
Overview
Newhall Park Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are happy, proud, and confident that adults will listen to them. Leaders maintain high expectations, ensuring a wide range of learning activities and rigorous attendance monitoring. The school fosters positive relationships and a calm, well-ordered environment.
Strengths
- Mathematics is a strength, with an expert subject leader and pupils successfully applying knowledge to various challenges.
- The curriculum is ambitious and well-sequenced, helping pupils make relevant connections between subjects like geography and science.
- Staff in the early years and key stages 1 and 2 use assessment effectively in English and mathematics to identify next steps.
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities is robust, supported by effective partnerships with external agencies.
- The PSHE curriculum enables pupils to build a good understanding of healthy relationships and online safety.
Areas to improve
- The early reading curriculum lacks rigour; some phonics lessons lack a clear focus on cracking the code, and support for struggling key stage 2 readers is inconsistent.
- There is no systematic approach to assessment in foundation subjects, meaning teachers do not quickly identify gaps in pupils’ knowledge and understanding.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with robust recruitment procedures and a ‘tell me’ culture where all staff understand how to raise concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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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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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