East Bierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Bradford
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school excels at helping all pupils progress well in their learning, with pupils reaching above-average levels in English and maths. Teachers create a safe, supportive environment where children feel happy and secure, with particularly strong behaviour and attendance. The school has worked hard to ensure that disadvantaged pupils receive the support they need to close gaps in their learning.
Key Strengths
- Pupils make good progress and achieve well, with most Year 5 pupils working above age-related expectations in English and mathematics
- Teaching is usually good with some outstanding practice - teachers have strong subject knowledge and explain ideas clearly
- Pupils' behaviour is good with above-average attendance, and they feel safe at school
- The curriculum is well-organised and effective for all learners
- Leadership is clear and effective, with governors working well to support school improvement
Areas for Improvement
- Work set for pupils does not always match their ability - some find it too easy while others find it too difficult
- Marking is not used consistently to guide pupils on how to improve
- Pupils do not have enough opportunities to work things out for themselves
- Pupils' writing lacks accuracy in grammar, punctuation and spelling, with insufficient opportunities to write at length across different subjects
- Mathematical problem-solving skills need further development
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective - pupils have comprehensive knowledge of how to keep themselves and others safe, including awareness of road, railway, water and internet safety, and the school has good procedures in place.
East Bierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a good school where pupils make good progress and achieve well, with most Year 5 pupils working above expected levels in English and mathematics. Teaching is usually good with some outstanding practice, and pupils' behaviour and attendance are strong.
At a Glance
11.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 60% to 84%. Maths has improved from 67% to 90%. Writing has improved from 63% to 71%.
Class Sizes
29.6
Avg class size
29.0
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
7
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
204 pupils
210 capacity
6 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Bradford
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Bradford
Admissions Demand - Kirklees
Places available
5,606
Applications
4,584
Got 1st preference
93.6%
Got preferred school
99.0%
Primary admissions across Kirklees (2025/26)
Inspection History(105)
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Pupil Demographics
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.53028%
Overall absence
12.56831%
Persistent absence
183
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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