Shibden Head Primary Academy

A good academy converter school in Bradford. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Shibden Head Primary Academy.

Bradford, BD132ND Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

53

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
49.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 58.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
44.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 5.0%
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 June 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
Hainsworth Moor Grove
Queensbury
Bradford, BD132ND

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139358
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Hainsworth Moor Grove, Queensbury, Bradford, BD13 2ND
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
FOCUS ACADEMY TRUST (UK) LTD
Capacity
419 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
405
Free School Meals
15.1% (61 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.0% (16 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.3%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
6.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
58.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
5.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
104.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
6.5 (11.0 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
3.7 (2.9 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 105.0
2023 105.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
51
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
405 pupils
4-11

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

"Succeed at Shibden"

Curious Understanding Responsible Independent Ambitious

Head Teacher's Message

Two-form entry primary academy for ages 4–11 located in Queensbury, with a privately-run on-site nursery. The headteacher and staff aim to provide a happy, safe, positive learning environment, promote partnership with parents, and offer a broad, balanced curriculum with emphasis on basic skills and the use of technology. The school is part of Focus-Trust and seeks to inspire curiosity and a love of learning.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

SHINE Club

Facilities

Privately‑run on-site nursery SHINE Club

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Before/after school and holiday care provided on-site by a privately‑run nursery.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions follow Bradford Local Authority policy; Shibden Head has space for 60 pupils; in cases of over-subscription the admissions criteria are applied by the Local Authority; in-year admissions are coordinated by Bradford LA; an Admissions Form is required after a place is allocated; appeals timetable is provided in the Admissions documentation.

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