Frizinghall Primary School, Bradford

Good
Primary
Community school
Mixed
Ages 311

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~459m)Possible (~656m)Unlikely (~853m)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Victoria Merriman
Pupils:410 / 420 capacity
LA:Bradford
Phone:01274543072
Address:Salisbury Road, Frizinghall, Bradford, BD9 4HP
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open

Ofsted Rating

Good

Overall

URN:107204
UKPRN:10075673
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Bradford West
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

Frizinghall Primary School excels at creating an inclusive, nurturing environment where all children feel supported and valued. The school offers a broad range of enrichment activities including clubs, trips, sports and leadership opportunities that enhance pupils' confidence and cultural experiences. Leaders prioritise language development from the early years onwards and have strong relationships with families, providing practical and pastoral support to help children thrive.

Key Strengths

  • Strong inclusive culture with well-coordinated support for pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils
  • Excellent personal development and wellbeing provision with extensive enrichment opportunities
  • Effective teaching of phonics and positive outcomes in year 4 multiplication
  • Calm, orderly environment with good behaviour in most lessons
  • Strong relationships with families and compassionate, professional leadership

Areas for Improvement

  • Inconsistent attendance across the school and between different pupil groups
  • Writing standards in key stage 2 lack the same rigour as key stage 1
  • Achievement at end of key stage 2 not consistently in line with national averages
  • Disadvantaged pupils' outcomes need to be higher

Safeguarding

Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have created an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer and feel safe.

Extracurricular Activities

clubs, trips, sports provision, outdoor learning experiences, school council, pupil monitor roles

Frizinghall Primary School is a caring, inclusive school with strong safeguarding practices and a commitment to supporting all pupils. The school has established a nurturing environment with effective pastoral support, though some areas of academic achievement need further improvement.

At a Glance

30.7%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

Yes

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading+16ppMaths+5ppWriting+7pp

Reading has improved from 57% to 73%. Maths has improved from 64% to 69%. Writing has improved from 62% to 69%.

Class Sizes

26.9

Avg class size

24.5

Infant (KS1)

27.6

KS2

15

Total classes

1 class with more than 30 pupils

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Train Stations

Frizinghall Rail Station (Entrance 1)
128m · 2 min walk

Bus Stops

Rydal Avenue (at)
211m · 3 min walk
Frizinghall Railway Station (before)
221m · 4 min walk
Lynthorne Road (at)
228m · 4 min walk
Ashfield Avenue (at)
301m · 5 min walk
Shipley Fields Road (at)
348m · 6 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

98%

Near capacity

410 pupils

420 capacity

10 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - Bradford

Low pressure
New homes approved:9,205
Projected new pupils:2,301

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Bradford

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(108)

Date not published by Ofsted
Good
Date not published by Ofsted
Good
Date not published by Ofsted
Good

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Pupil Demographics

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

7.65017%

Overall absence

21.47059%

Persistent absence

340

Enrolments

Authorised5.15591%
Unauthorised2.49426%
Persistent (10%+)21.47059%
Severe (50%+)2.35294%

Absence trend

5.26471%
18/19
6.42441%
20/21
8.02739%
21/22
7.94044%
22/23
6.90888%
23/24
7.65017%
24/25
Overall absence rate

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

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