St Philip's CofE Primary School
Bradford, BD8 9JL · Bradford · primary school
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52nd 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 — 7.3/10 against 1,602 of them, against 6.0/10 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Philip's CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 210 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 not yet meeting expected standards in literacy? What specific provisions are available for pupils with additional educational needs? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about St Philip's CofE Primary School
Overview
St Philip’s CofE Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a safe and welcoming environment where pupils are polite and enjoy attending. Leaders have established an ambitious curriculum with high expectations, ensuring pupils are well-prepared for their next educational stages and life beyond school.
Strengths
- Staff create a positive culture where pupils behave well, feel safe, and conflicts are resolved instantly, with no bullying reported.
- The curriculum is ambitious and well-sequenced from Nursery to Year 6, with a strong focus on building knowledge, vocabulary, and speaking skills.
- Mathematics is taught well, with young children benefiting from a rich environment that deepens their understanding of mathematical concepts.
- Early years provision is excellent, with children developing as confident, independent learners through purposeful adult interactions and well-established routines.
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, supported by a strong culture, rigorous staff checks, and close collaboration with external agencies.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure the curriculum is embedded securely in all subjects, as there is variability in implementation and pupils do not always remember intended learning as well as needed.
- Leaders must ensure pupils in key stage 1 and lower key stage 2 who are behind with their reading receive the necessary support to catch up with their peers.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff well trained to report concerns and pupils knowing how to keep themselves safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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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