Wilsden Primary School

A good academy converter school in Bradford. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Wilsden Primary School.

Bradford, BD150AE Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

49

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
41.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 49.0%
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
15 November 2023
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
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
Tweedy Street
Wilsden
Bradford, BD150AE

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
144006
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Tweedy Street, Wilsden, Bradford, BD15 0AE
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
FOCUS ACADEMY TRUST (UK) LTD
Capacity
360 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
276
Free School Meals
12.7% (35 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.8% (5 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.3%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
8.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
49.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
5.0%
Reading Score:
103.0
Maths Score:
101.0
Grammar Score:
101.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
8.1 (9.4 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 101.0 103.0
2023 103.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
16 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
31
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
276 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.5 per year)

Down -1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Start small, dream and achieve big"

Head Teacher's Message

Executive Headteacher Liz Davison welcomes families and describes Wilsden as providing an engaging and challenging learning environment where children are happy and encouraged to explore the world, with a focus on raising aspirations, celebrating achievements, and teamwork.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Before School Care Club runs in the main school hall each morning from 7.45am to 8.45am. Costs per session: Care Only £4.00; Breakfast and Care £5.00. Breakfast options include cereals, toast/crumpets, fruit, yogurts, and drinks; bookings via Parent Pay. After School Care Club (Wilsden Pals) runs daily term-time from 3.15pm to 6.00pm with pricing: £10.50 (3.15–6.00) including a snack; £8.50 (3.15–5.00) including a snack; £5.00 (3.15–4.00) with no snack; children are collected from door Q (hall double doors); bookings via Parent Pay; contact [email protected] or 07944 899581.

Admissions Criteria

Wilsden Primary School is moving to become a one form entry Academy with a PAN of 30 pupils per year group. Reception admissions are via Bradford City Council’s online admissions system (18 November 2024–15 January 2025). In-Year transfers use Bradford City Council’s system. Appeals process is available. Nursery opened September 2024. For full details see the Policies tab (Admission Arrangements for Wilsden Primary School 2026-27; September 2025).

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