Is Shibden Head Primary Academy a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 13 June 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 83rd of 155 primary schools in Bradford. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Shibden Head Primary Academy's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 51% of pupils at Shibden Head Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Shibden Head Primary Academy?

Applications for Reception places at Shibden Head Primary Academy starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Shibden Head Primary Academy

Hainsworth Moor Grove, Queensbury, Bradford, BD13 2ND

Local ranking83rd of 155 primary schools in Bradford

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

420

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 13 June 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 51.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 3.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 66.0%
Writing (Expected): 61.0%
Maths (Expected): 61.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 61.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 104.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 102.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 102.0
Cohort Size: 61

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 411
Boys: 187 (47%)
Girls: 214 (53%)
Capacity: 420 (95% full)
SEND: 11.4%
FSM Eligible: 15.1%
EAL: 1.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.4%
SEN Support: 8.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 22.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 18.0
Budget per Pupil: £5,433/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 8.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 88.5%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 3.4%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.7%
Mixed Other: 1.5%
Asian Indian: 1.5%
Asian Pakistani: 1.0%
White Other: 0.5%
Asian Chinese: 0.5%

88.5%

White British

3.4%

Mixed White & Black Caribbean

1.7%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01274882458

shibdenhead@focus-trust.co.uk

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Hainsworth Moor Grove

Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber

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Administrative

URN: 139358
UKPRN: 10040647
Establishment No.: 2178
Trust: FOCUS ACADEMY TRUST (UK) LTD

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