Shirley Manor Primary School
Bradford, BD12 8SA · Bradford · primary school
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153rd 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 — 0.6/10 against 782 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 | 33.0 · 4 | 62% | 0.26 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Shirley Manor Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 33.0% 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% 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 (0.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 168 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 who are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in reading and maths? How does the school monitor progress for pupils in the lower performance bands?
What Ofsted said about Shirley Manor Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where recent leadership changes are “beginning to have a positive impact” on behaviour and attitudes, though the quality of education and early years provision currently “Requires improvement.” While pupils generally behave well and benefit from a “carefully considered wider offer,” inconsistencies in curriculum delivery and phonics support hinder academic progress.
Strengths
- Pupils “move around school calmly” and “begin their work quickly,” benefiting from clear routines and recently introduced school rules.
- Staff help pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to follow rules, with SEND pupils now being “identified and supported more quickly.”
- Pupils develop a “clear understanding of different groups in society” and enjoy opportunities to contribute to local charities and good causes.
- Leaders promote a “culture of positive attendance” and have introduced strategies to help pupils “recognise and manage their emotions.”
- Governors and trustees have an “accurate view of the areas of the school that need continued development.”
Areas to improve
- The new phonics curriculum is not fully implemented; pupils are not given books that match taught sounds, and those behind do not consistently receive catch-up support.
- Staff lack a good understanding of the early years curriculum, resulting in activities that “lack purpose” and failing to prepare children adequately for Year 1.
- In some subjects, staff do not make the “most appropriate activity choices,” hindering pupils’ ability to build knowledge over time.
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 | 40% |
| 2023/24 | 39% |
| 2024/25 | 33% |
| 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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