Westbourne Primary School
Bradford, BD8 7PL · Bradford · primary school
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96th 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 — 3.3/10 against 1,963 of them, against 3.0/10 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 | 55.0 · 27 | 40% | 1.10 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
Westbourne Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 4.0% 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 (3.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2025.
Getting in
The published school roll is 381 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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
With 39 places currently available, how does the school manage class sizes if demand rises next year? Since the latest inspection was in June 2025, what specific improvements have been made since then? How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Westbourne Primary School
Overview
Westbourne Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” Pupils describe the school as “wonderful,” feeling “safe and happy” within a “tranquil atmosphere” where they are made to feel “part of a family.” The school provides a “well-constructed curriculum” with high expectations, ensuring pupils make “increasingly strong progress” and develop strong morals and relationships.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “adapted to meet the needs of pupils,” with “comprehensive intervention and support” for those with language barriers.
- Teachers are “highly trained and knowledgeable,” delivering lessons that enable pupils to “build knowledge and skills over time” through activities like ‘turn and talk’.
- Children in early years “make an excellent start to their education,” receiving the “nurture and support they need to thrive.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “swiftly identified” and receive a “comprehensive range of adaptations and interventions.”
- The school offers an “extensive programme of personal development,” including opportunities for pupils to contribute to leadership and support the wider community.
Areas to improve
- The school’s strategies to develop pupils’ “deeper knowledge and understanding are not fully embedded,” meaning some pupils do not achieve the depth they could.
- The school should ensure pupils “consistently receive the opportunities and support needed to secure and deepen their learning.”
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 | 51% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 55% |
| 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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