Best Schools in Shipley

These schools serve pupils with particular needs, so they aren't ranked against mainstream schools on exam results. Places are usually arranged through the council, often via an Education, Health and Care plan.

Bradford Alternative Provision AcademyAges 11-16 · Outstanding

Questions parents ask about schools in Shipley

How many schools are there in Shipley?

Shipley has 14 open schools: 12 state primary, 1 state secondary or all-through and 1 other.

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools

Which schools in Shipley are rated Outstanding?

1 school in Shipley was rated Outstanding at its most recent graded Ofsted inspection: Bradford Alternative Provision Academy. Counting Good as well, 100% of the 11 graded schools here are rated Good or better. Ofsted stopped giving single-word overall grades in September 2024, so these are the grades from each school's last full inspection.

Bradford Alternative Provision Academy

Source: Ofsted

Which primary schools in Shipley have the best SATs results?

Of the 12 primary schools in Shipley with 2025 Key Stage 2 results, the highest shares of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading and maths were at Baildon Church of England Primary School (97% in reading, 93% in maths); St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy (94% in reading, 94% in maths); and St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy (90% in reading, 90% in maths). Small schools can swing a long way from one year to the next, because each pupil is a large share of the result.

Baildon Church of England Primary School St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Source: DfE school performance data

Are there grammar schools in Shipley?

No. None of the state secondary schools in Shipley selects pupils by ability, so every state secondary here is comprehensive.

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools

How close do you need to live to get into schools in Shipley?

It depends on the school, and the cut-off moves every year with the number of applications. Bradford published how far the last place offered went at these schools: Low Ash Primary School, 0.417 miles for 2026 entry; Saltaire Primary School, 0.908 miles for 2026 entry. These are the authority's own figures, not fixed boundaries.

Low Ash Primary School Saltaire Primary School

Source: Bradford admissions booklets

How do I apply for a school place in Shipley?

Apply to Bradford through its coordinated admissions process, even for academies and faith schools. In England the closing date is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.