Crossflatts Primary School, Bingley

Good
Primary
Community school
Mixed
Ages 311

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~779m)Possible (~1.1km)Unlikely (~1.4km)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Nicola Bennett
Pupils:476 / 480 capacity
LA:Bradford
Phone:01274782070
Address:Morton Lane, Crossflatts, Bingley, BD16 2EP
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 2 years ago
-

Overall

Inspected 15 May 2024View full report
URN:107253
UKPRN:10068771
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Shipley
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

Crossflatts Primary School excels in teaching reading, with pupils developing confidence and enthusiasm well above their age. The school creates a warm, orderly learning environment where pupils take pride in their work and behaviour is exemplary. All groups of pupils, including those with special needs, receive excellent support and make strong progress.

Key Strengths

  • Outstanding achievement in reading with pupils working 2-4 years above expected levels by Year 6
  • Exemplary pupil behaviour and exceptional safety with excellent relationships between pupils and adults
  • Outstanding progress for disabled pupils and those with special educational needs
  • Strong leadership with high expectations and ambitious vision
  • Above average standards in writing and mathematics by Year 6

Areas for Improvement

  • Learning resources sometimes limit pupils' creativity and opportunity to work at length in writing and mathematics
  • Marking and feedback do not always provide precise enough guidance for pupils to improve work quickly
  • Need to ensure all pupils follow through on feedback comments in a timely manner

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is effective - pupils feel very safe with excellent relationships between pupils and adults, and the school works very closely with parents on attendance and wellbeing.

Extracurricular Activities

Forest School, breakfast club, after-school club, sporting experiences, creative activities

Crossflatts Primary School is a good school where pupils make strong progress, particularly in reading which is outstanding. The headteacher's outstanding leadership and effective senior team have accelerated pupil progress despite recent staff changes.

At a Glance

12.8%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

Yes

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder

SEN Provision

No

Special Measures

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading+13ppMaths+11ppWriting+11pp

Reading has improved from 79% to 92%. Maths has improved from 79% to 90%. Writing has improved from 67% to 78%.

Class Sizes

28.5

Avg class size

29.8

Infant (KS1)

31.3

KS2

15

Total classes

8 classes with more than 30 pupils

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Train Stations

Crossflatts Rail Station (Entrance 2)
401m · 7 min walk

Bus Stops

Micklethwaite Lane (near)
111m · 2 min walk
The Crescent
172m · 3 min walk
Morton Lane Druids View (opp)
406m · 7 min walk
Crossflatts Station (opp)
437m · 7 min walk
Morton Lane Primary School (adj)
441m · 7 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

99%

Near capacity

476 pupils

480 capacity

4 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - Bingley

Low pressure
New homes approved:323
Projected new pupils:81

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Bingley

Admissions Demand - Bradford

Low demand0.81x oversubscription

Places available

7,695

Applications

6,195

Got 1st preference

95.3%

Got preferred school

99.0%

Primary admissions across Bradford (2025/26)

Inspection History(8)

15 May 2024
16 October 2018
8 July 2014
Leadership & ManagementOutstanding

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

4.33237%

Overall absence

8.02139%

Persistent absence

374

Enrolments

Authorised3.59059%
Unauthorised0.74177%
Persistent (10%+)8.02139%
Severe (50%+)0.53476%

Absence trend

3.12229%
18/19
2.49025%
20/21
3.70736%
21/22
3.98369%
22/23
4.34315%
23/24
4.33237%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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