Wilsden Primary School
Bradford, BD15 0AE · Bradford · primary school
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76th 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 the 4,242 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.3/10 among them, against 4.4/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Wilsden Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.3 out of 10 among them, against 4.4 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 265 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. 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 steps are taken to raise attainment to the national median? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about Wilsden Primary School
Overview
Wilsden Primary School is judged as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, marking a significant improvement from its previous ‘Requires improvement’ rating. The report describes an ‘inclusive school’ where pupils are ‘very happy’, ‘feel safe’, and ‘enjoy learning’. Leaders have established a culture of ‘continual improvement’, ensuring that the curriculum is ‘fully inclusive and accessible for all’, including those with special educational needs.
Strengths
- The school has designed an ‘ambitious curriculum’ with topics ‘sequenced in a logical way’ to ensure continuous learning.
- Reading is a high priority; a new phonics scheme and ‘lightning squad’ interventions help pupils make ‘excellent progress’.
- Staff are ‘well trained’ and use effective methods, such as ‘working walls’ and ‘live marking’, to help pupils ‘know more and remember more’.
- Pupils benefit from a ‘well-structured curriculum’ supporting personal development, including ‘Challenge Time’ sessions on issues like racism.
- Leaders have reduced unnecessary burdens, meaning staff feel their ‘workload is manageable’.
Areas to improve
- Work given to pupils is not always ‘matched to their prior knowledge or understanding’, which slows progress.
- Teachers’ ‘expectations of behaviour are inconsistent’, leading to ‘low-level disruption’ in some lessons.
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 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 49% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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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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