Wycliffe CofE Primary School
Shipley, BD18 3HZ · Bradford · primary school
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109th 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 — 2.0/10 against 3,014 of them, against 2.4/10 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 | 49.0 · 17 | 40% | 0.69 |
| 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.
Wycliffe CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 49.0% 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 Good in June 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 (2.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Music & Choir, Young Voices, and the BDAT Carol Service. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 318 pupils against a stated capacity of 400. 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 in writing? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Wycliffe CofE Primary School
Overview
Leaders have high ambitions for pupils, who feel happy and safe at this academy. The school has made significant improvements since its last inspection, with an overall effectiveness judged as ‘Good’. Pupils are polite, respectful, and benefit from an ambitious curriculum and strong support for personal development.
Strengths
- Pupils are ‘polite and considerate’, demonstrating respect for difference and playing harmoniously.
- There is a ‘strong focus on reading’, with daily phonics sessions and quick support for those struggling.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are ‘supported well’ through close collaboration with parents and agencies.
- The early years curriculum is ‘carefully planned’, preparing children well for key stage 1 with a strong focus on language.
- Leaders are ‘mindful of staff well-being’, having reviewed working practices to improve workload management.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should further enhance the curriculum in some foundation subjects, as ‘curriculum thinking is not as well refined or sufficiently embedded’ as in others.
- Teachers must check pupils’ understanding more effectively, as ‘gaps in knowledge sometimes go unidentified’ due to inconsistent questioning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with a strong culture where staff are well trained and report concerns in a timely manner.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 2024/25 | 49% |
| 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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