Whetley Academy
Bradford, BD8 9HZ · Bradford · primary school
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125th 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 — 1.5/10 against 1,673 of them, against 1.6/10 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 | 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.
Whetley 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% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. 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 (1.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join clubs including gardening, knitting, board games, Rubix Cube, Lego, Eco-warriors, and Pupil Voice. They participate in multi sports, Delta Games, and Delta Rugby Union Championships, with trips to Dallowgill Outdoor Education Facility.
Getting in
The published school roll is 387 pupils against a stated capacity of 710. 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 progress from the expected to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for pupils who need extra help in reading or maths?
What Ofsted said about Whetley Academy
Overview
Whetley Academy is confirmed as a "good school" following an ungraded inspection. The report describes it as a "diverse, inclusive and caring school" where leaders prioritise pupil well-being and staff morale is high. Pupils achieve well from their starting points and are well-prepared for future life.
Strengths
- Leaders have created an "engaging curriculum" that "precisely sets out what pupils should learn and when," with reading placed "at the heart of the curriculum."
- Staff are "experts in teaching early reading," ensuring pupils confidently apply phonics knowledge and catch up quickly if they fall behind.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "thrive" due to "rigorous systems" for identification and "tailored support."
- The school fosters strong personal development, with pupils learning to be "respectful, tolerant and fair" while gaining knowledge of diverse cultures and religions.
- Staff feel "valued" and supported, with "high" morale and effective professional development provided by the trust.
Areas to improve
- In "a few foundation subjects," teachers do not consistently use assessment to check that pupils "fully understand prior content" before moving to complex tasks, meaning some do not develop intended subject-specific knowledge.
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 | 36% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 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
—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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