Harden Primary School, Bingley

In its own words: "Harden Primary School was founded in 1877 and part of the school is still housed in the original Victorian Building. The school is at the centre of Harden village and is an important part of the community. A hall and new classrooms were added in the 1960s and recent extensions have enabled us to improve our provision and facilities further."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Working in partnership with you, we aim to make Harden Primary School a centre of excellence for our community and children. We will ensure that there will be many opportunities for you to share in the educational progress of your child and the staff are always pleased to make arrangements to discuss any aspect of your child's development."

In 2025, 96% of Year 6 pupils at Harden Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 93% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 73% in Bradford and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (97% in reading, 94% in maths).

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 50 families put Harden Primary School as their first choice and 128 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.7 first choices for every place. 20 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Harden Primary School are Wilsden Primary School (1.3 miles, Good, 84% reading, 71% maths); Myrtle Park Primary (1.4 miles, Requires improvement, 75% reading, 75% maths); Cullingworth Village Primary School (1.6 miles, Good, 77% reading, 85% maths); and Long Lee Primary School (1.7 miles, Good, 64% reading, 56% maths).

Harden Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.

Harden Primary School is one of 14 schools run by Exceed Academies Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 62% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

77 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Harden Primary School (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 92% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that they would recommend the school (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (92%).

10.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 25 pupils (11.8%) received SEN support and 15 (7.1%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.

The nearest railway station is Bingley Rail Station, about 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Long Lane Gatesway, 30 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Harden Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 9 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Bradford (404).

Harden Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Harden Primary School are Parkside School (1.2 miles), Bingley Grammar School (1.5 miles) and Beckfoot School (1.7 miles).