Ryecroft Primary Academy
Bradford, BD4 0LS · Bradford · primary school
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124th 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 — 2.3/10 against 431 of them, against 1.6/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| 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.
Ryecroft Primary Academy 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 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (2.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join the School Council, Area Monitors, Librarians, and Thrive Assistants. Sports include football, athletics, and Delta Games. Arts activities feature School Proms and an English Poetry Celebration. Trips go to Dallowgill. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 199 pupils against a stated capacity of 236. 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 move from the expected to the higher standard in maths? What specific support is available for pupils who need extra help with reading?
What Ofsted said about Ryecroft Primary Academy
Overview
Ryecroft Primary Academy has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” Pupils are described as “happy and confident,” enjoying their learning and benefiting from a curriculum that builds knowledge sequentially. The school provides a wide range of experiences to foster aspirations and character, with effective safeguarding arrangements in place.
Strengths
- Pupils are “happy and confident” and “enjoy coming to school,” talking about their learning “with enthusiasm.”
- The curriculum is well-structured, with key knowledge that “builds sequentially over time” and teachers demonstrating “strong subject knowledge.”
- Early reading and writing are high priorities, with a “well embedded” phonics programme and secure letter formation from the early years.
- Staff support is robust, with “strong systems in place” for professional development and efforts to reduce workload.
- The school promotes high attendance and provides opportunities for pupils to develop independence and teamwork through activities like residential visits.
Areas to improve
- Staff must consistently identify and address basic errors in pupils’ work quickly to prevent repeated mistakes that inhibit learning.
- The school should ensure staff make effective adaptations for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) so they can complete tasks and learn well.
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 | 45% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 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
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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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