St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy
Bradford, BD7 3JT · Bradford · primary school
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146th 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 — 4.0/10 against 850 of them, against 2.9/10 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 | 54.0 · 26 | 40% | 1.03 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| 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.
St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy 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%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school 'Requires improvement' in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 412 pupils against a stated capacity of 480. 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 actions are being taken to address the 'Requires improvement' rating from the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy
Overview
St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy is a primary school that requires improvement in the quality of education, but has a good behaviour and attitudes, and good personal development. The school has a rich and diverse community with a strong Christian ethos.
Strengths
- The school has a calm and orderly atmosphere, with pupils behaving well in lessons.
- Pupils understand responsibility and are active citizens, with opportunities to take on leadership roles.
- The school prioritises pupils' personal development, with a focus on tolerance, kindness, and staying safe online.
- The Christian ethos underpins the values of the school, with pupils learning about hope, humility, and compassion.
- The school provides a range of after-school clubs, including sports clubs and a cooking club, and a free breakfast club.
Areas to improve
- The school does not clearly identify the most important knowledge that pupils need to learn in some subjects, leading to pupils not developing a secure subject understanding.
- The school does not provide appropriate support for pupils who still struggle with their reading in key stage 2, leading to gaps in their fluency and understanding of language.
- The school does not use assessment effectively to identify gaps and address misconceptions in learning, leading to work not being matched well to pupils' understanding.
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 | 35% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 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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