Oakworth Primary School
Keighley, BD22 7HX · Bradford · primary school
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141st 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.2/10 against 4,240 of them, against 0.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 35.0 · 5 | 40% | 0.20 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Oakworth Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 35.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access outdoor activities including rock climbing, kayaking, and raft-building, alongside residential trips to Herd Farm and Newby Wiske.
Getting in
The published school roll is 401 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 to bridge the gap between the expected and higher standards in literacy? What specific strategies are used to improve attainment in maths? How does the school integrate the outdoor curriculum into daily learning?
What Ofsted said about Oakworth Primary School
Overview
Oakworth Primary School is rated as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, including overall effectiveness, the quality of education, and leadership. The report describes a school with a ‘calmness and consistency’ where pupils are ‘happy and thriving’ and benefit from high-quality learning. Leaders maintain high expectations, fostering a positive culture where pupils demonstrate good behaviour and respect for one another.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from an ‘ambitious curriculum’ and ‘high-quality learning’, particularly in subjects where key knowledge is clearly sequenced.
- Staff promote ‘Oakworth super powers’ such as discovery, respect, and resilience, creating a calm atmosphere where disruption is rare.
- Reading is prioritised effectively, with a successful new phonics approach ensuring most pupils become ‘confident and fluent readers’.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive ‘carefully considered support’ to access the full curriculum and become independent.
- Leaders provide rich opportunities for personal development, including after-school clubs, forest school, and visits from professionals to widen pupils’ horizons.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, the curriculum is not mapped out clearly enough, meaning children learn less well than in other areas.
- There is variance in how leaders check curriculum effectiveness, leading to a less secure picture of pupil progress in certain subjects.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff well-trained to identify risks and take swift action to secure help for vulnerable pupils.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 35% |
| 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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