Peel Park Primary School and Nursery
Bradford, BD2 4PR · Bradford · primary school
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145th 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 — 2.1/10 against 1,683 of them, against 2.0/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 62% | 1.17 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 1.0 · 21 | 38% | 0.82 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Peel Park Primary School and Nursery overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 1.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. 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 (2.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access a breakfast club and after-school club. Activities include My Happy Mind, The Grove, and Happiness Heroes clubs. Sports cover football, cricket, rugby, New Age Kurling, boccia, basketball, and athletics. Arts and music provision includes Swing Low and Big Sing.
Getting in
The published school roll is 529 pupils against a stated capacity of 579. 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 support is available for children who need extra help in reading?
What Ofsted said about Peel Park Primary School and Nursery
Overview
Peel Park Primary School and Nursery is described as a “vibrant and happy school” where pupils demonstrate respect and positive behaviour. The report highlights that while published data does not fully reflect the quality of education, the school has made effective improvements to the curriculum, particularly in supporting pupils with diverse backgrounds and special educational needs.
Strengths
- Pupils show “respect to each other” and maintain “positive” behaviour in classrooms and during social times.
- The school’s “language bridge” helps new arrivals quickly gain confidence in English, enabling them to settle and make friends.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “exceptionally well supported” through bespoke provision and personalised curricula.
- Staff teach phonics effectively, ensuring most pupils read well by the end of Year 2, with continued focus on fluency and oracy.
- Leaders are “tenacious and resilient” in their ambition, with governors holding them to account effectively to improve outcomes.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, activities are “too complex or too basic” for pupils’ understanding, meaning not all achieve as well as they could.
- Identified improvements to teaching strategies are “not always addressed as quickly as they could be,” leading to inconsistencies in curriculum implementation.
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 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 44% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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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