Is High Crags Primary Leadership Academy a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 20 June 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 85th of 155 primary schools in Bradford. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are High Crags Primary Leadership Academy's SATs results?

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

How do I apply for a place at High Crags Primary Leadership Academy?

Applications for Reception places at High Crags Primary Leadership 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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High Crags Primary Leadership Academy

Pratt Lane, Shipley, BD18 2ES

Local ranking85th of 155 primary schools in Bradford

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

420

Capacity

2-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 20 June 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 51.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 6.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 60.0%
Writing (Expected): 71.0%
Maths (Expected): 71.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 49.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 104.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 103.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 100.0
Cohort Size: 35

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 336
Boys: 140 (45%)
Girls: 171 (55%)
Capacity: 420 (74% full)
SEND: 22.0%
FSM Eligible: 46.3%
EAL: 20.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 5.7%
SEN Support: 16.4%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 20.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 15.5
Budget per Pupil: £7,684/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 7.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 24.5% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

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

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 56.5%
Asian Pakistani: 10.7%
White Other: 7.7%
Mixed White & Asian: 6.0%
Black African: 5.7%
Mixed Other: 3.6%
Asian Other: 2.7%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.8%

56.5%

White British

10.7%

Asian Pakistani

7.7%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01274584068

office@highcrags.staracademies.org

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Pratt Lane

Shipley, Yorkshire and the Humber

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Administrative

URN: 142582
UKPRN: 10055392
Establishment No.: 2026
Trust: STAR ACADEMIES

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