Poplars Farm Primary School
Bradford, BD2 1LQ · Bradford · primary school
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103rd 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 — 2.4/10 against 2,483 of them, against 2.5/10 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 | 54.0 · 26 | 40% | 1.03 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Poplars Farm Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 54.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, 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 (2.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 457 pupils against a stated capacity of 450. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who have not reached the expected standard in maths? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in higher standard attainment?
What Ofsted said about Poplars Farm Primary School
Overview
Poplars Farm Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils enjoy attending and feel safe. The report highlights a broad, ambitious curriculum and effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). However, it identifies specific areas requiring refinement in curriculum clarity and the oversight of personal development.
Strengths
- Pupils "feel safe" and "behave well," supported by "clear, effective routines" established from the early years.
- Staff effectively support pupils with SEND, who "mostly access the same curriculum as their peers" with appropriate adaptations.
- Children in the early years "get off to a great start" in a "welcoming" environment with "nurturing" staff.
- Most pupils "learn to read quickly," aided by books that "match the sounds pupils know."
- Governors "carry out their statutory duties effectively" and are "very supportive of the school."
Areas to improve
- The school must refine the curriculum to provide "sufficient clarity and detail about what staff should emphasise," ensuring they do not miss opportunities to "deepen pupils’ knowledge and understanding."
- Leaders should strengthen the oversight of personal development, as some aspects are "underdeveloped" and pupils are "not as well prepared for life in modern Britain as they could be."
- Strategies to measure how well pupils remember learning over time need refining to give staff "clear enough information about what pupils do and do not know."
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 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 2024/25 | 54% |
| 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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