Ley Top Primary School

A requires improvement community school school in Bradford. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Ley Top Primary School.

Bradford, BD157PQ Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

34

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
27.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 32.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
26 September 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Avenel Road
Allerton
Bradford, BD157PQ

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
107241
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Avenel Road, Allerton, Bradford, BD15 7PQ
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
404
Free School Meals
48.0% (194 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.0% (4 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
27.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
32.0%
Reading Score:
101.0
Maths Score:
102.0
Grammar Score:
104.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 102.0 101.0
2023 101.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
22 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
45
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
404 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.0 per year)

Down -1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Ready, Respectful, Responsible"

Ready Respectful Responsible

Religious Education is compulsory subject in schools up to the age of 18. Parents can ask to withdraw their child from parts or all of the lessons. We encourage all children to take part in lessons as we seek to develop a strong understanding of the faiths we represent as a school community and those in our wider world.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from Headteacher Mr Stuart Gawthorpe emphasizing a nurturing environment, commitment to academic excellence and personal growth, and the values of respect, readiness and responsibility with a focus on creativity, critical thinking and collaboration.

Curriculum Highlights

Cornerstones curriculum used to develop a well-planned and sequenced curriculum Irresistible Curriculum emphasising curiosity, creativity and lifelong learning Strong emphasis on critical thinking and problem solving Hands-on and experiential learning with educational visits and other experiences Reading high quality books and texts across the curriculum

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

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