Lower Fields Primary Academy

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Bradford, BD48RG Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

56

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
60.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 71.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
42.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 4.0%
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 March 2018
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
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
Fenby Avenue
Bradford, BD48RG
Phone
1274422043
Website
lfpa.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
146584
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Fenby Avenue, Bradford, BD4 8RG
Website
www.lfpa.org.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
446 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
421
Free School Meals
41.3% (174 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.9% (8 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
25.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
71.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
4.0%
Reading Score:
103.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
104.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
71.0 (+12.2 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 103.0
2023 98.0 100.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
47
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
421 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+4.0 per year)

Up 4.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Growing Together, Achieving Success"

Building language Raising aspirations Embedded nurture

Curriculum Highlights

The curriculum centres around three main priorities across our academy: a nurturing approach, acquisition of language and raising aspirations. Reading Enhanced Curriculum immerses children in reading in every subject of the curriculum. Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) makes a crucial contribution to children’s early development and learning. Progress is defined as the widening and deepening of essential knowledge and skills.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club runs for Reception through to Year 6 at a charge of £2.00 per day per child. Breakfast Club starts at 7:45am, places are limited. Payment can be made on a daily or weekly basis and can be paid on Parent Pay. The club is run by school staff.

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