Girlington Primary School

A good community school school in Bradford. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Girlington Primary School.

Bradford, BD89NR Ofsted: Good Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

52

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
50.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 59.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
40.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 3.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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

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

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Girlington Road
Bradford, BD89NR

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
107293
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Girlington Road, Bradford, BD8 9NR
Age range
2-11
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
485
Free School Meals
38.3% (186 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
8.7% (42 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.1%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
12.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
12.5 (5.0 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 102.0 105.0
2023 100.0 101.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

Girlington Primary School
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 100.0 101.0
2024 102.0 105.0

Overall Trend:

Improving trend (+3.0 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
48
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
485 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+3.0 per year)

Up 3.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Inclusivity Respect Diversity Partnership High achievement

Head Teacher's Message

Warm welcome from Headteacher Mrs K Swales; Girlington Primary is a welcoming and inclusive school with a 20-place Resourced Provision for Deaf pupils; dedicated staff provide a high-quality education and a rich curriculum; strong partnership with parents.

Facilities

Acoustically treated rooms in Resourced Provision Specialised technology to support deaf pupils Purpose-built Resourced Provision facilities

Curriculum Highlights

Rich curriculum Exciting and engaging learning experiences

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

SEND Provision

Includes a Local Authority-led Resourced Provision for Deaf and Hearing Impaired pupils with a bilingual approach (spoken language, BSL, SSE); small group teaching by Teachers of the Deaf; mainstream class integration; uses an Assess-Plan-Do-Review graduated approach; parents are encouraged to attend and a SENDCo (Mrs Brewis) should be contacted via the school office for concerns.

Admissions Criteria

Guidance, key dates and application forms for a funded GEM’s place for two-year-olds, a Nursery place or school place from Reception to Year 6.

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