Home Farm Primary School, Bradford
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 6 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Home Farm is a warm, welcoming school where every child is valued and supported. The school excels at creating an inclusive environment where pupils with additional needs receive thoughtful, well-planned support alongside their peers. Staff prioritise building strong relationships with families and children, helping them feel happy, safe and ready to learn.
Key Strengths
- Effective safeguarding culture with open communication and active concern management
- Well-planned, ambitious curriculum with clear knowledge and vocabulary sequencing that helps pupils remember learning
- Strong inclusive provision for pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils with timely identification and support
- Positive behaviour culture with rare bullying and effective restorative approaches
- Warm, caring relationships between staff and pupils creating a happy, safe environment
Areas for Improvement
- Pupil attendance remains below national average and is variable, particularly for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND
- Combined outcomes in reading, writing and mathematics still below national expectations, though improving
- Errors in pupils' writing, including handwriting and spelling, not always addressed quickly enough
- Some planned activities in early years do not consistently support correct letter formation
- Actions to support disadvantaged pupils do not always have intended impact in all areas
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and acted upon, and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Tag rugby, multi-sports, spelling bees, outdoor learning, visits to care homes, themed days, eco-leaders, lunchtime leader roles
Home Farm Primary School is an inclusive, nurturing school where pupils are happy and safe. The school has redesigned its curriculum with clear sequencing of knowledge and skills, and has strengthened teaching in reading, though attendance remains below national average.
At a Glance
31.4%
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 58% to 75%. Maths has remained stable at around 72%. Writing has improved from 70% to 74%.
Class Sizes
28.0
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
30.2
KS2
13
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
94%
Near capacity
456 pupils
484 capacity
28 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)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.93724%
Overall absence
15.71816%
Persistent absence
369
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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