Parkwood Primary School
Keighley, BD21 4QH · Bradford · primary school
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117th 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 — 2.3/10 against 1,495 of them, against 2.1/10 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 | 44.0 · 12 | 40% | 0.47 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Parkwood Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 44.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2025. 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 (2.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 191 pupils against a stated capacity of 222. 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 strategies are used to raise attainment in writing?
What Ofsted said about Parkwood Primary School
Overview
Parkwood Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at its previous inspection. The school aspires to ‘give children a great start to learning by providing a school community where everyone is happy and eager to learn’, an aspiration that is being met for the vast majority of pupils. Pupils are learning effectively within a calm and purposeful environment where they feel safe and respected.
Strengths
- Behaviour is ‘calm and purposeful’, with pupils getting along well and bullying being rare.
- Personal development is a strength, with initiatives like the ‘Fantastic 50’ building resilience and confidence.
- Phonics provision is ‘carefully matched to pupils’ needs’ and delivered effectively by well-trained staff.
- Pupils study an ‘ambitious range of texts’ and engage in lively, respectful debate about their reading.
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, fostering a culture where pupils feel able to talk openly about worries.
Areas to improve
- Pupils have insufficient opportunities to revisit and practise mathematics, leading to difficulties in recalling and accurately using previously studied concepts.
- Support for pupils at earlier stages of reading is inconsistent; some do not read regularly to adults, causing them to learn to read more slowly than their classmates.
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 | 54% |
| 2023/24 | 46% |
| 2024/25 | 44% |
| 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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