A good academy converter school in Bradford. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Shibden Head Primary Academy.
Overall school rating
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Official inspection outcomes
Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 105.0 | 105.0 |
| 2023 | 105.0 | 107.0 |
Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.
Interactive performance metrics over time
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 105.0 | 107.0 |
| 2024 | 105.0 | 105.0 |
Overall Trend:
Declining trend (-1.0 per year)
Derived insights and analysis
Declining trend (-1.0 per year)
Down -1.0% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"Succeed at Shibden"
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.
Clubs
Before/after school and holiday care provided on-site by a privately‑run nursery.
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.