Frizinghall 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
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 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
410 pupils
420 capacity
10 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Bradford
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Bradford
Admissions Demand - Bradford
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)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
7.65017%
Overall absence
21.47059%
Persistent absence
340
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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