Idle CofE Primary School, Bradford
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Idle Primary creates a caring environment where pupils feel supported and develop positive values. The school has excellent behaviour and attendance, with strong support for vulnerable pupils. Reading is prioritised well, with a structured phonics programme and access to high-quality books from the start.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on reading with a well-established phonics programme and introduction to high-quality books from the start
- Good behaviour management and attendance, with effective support for vulnerable pupils and their families
- Pupils develop strong values including inclusion, community, pride and resilience with good awareness of rights and responsibilities
Areas for Improvement
- Lack of clarity about the precise knowledge pupils should learn in some subjects and early years, making it difficult for teachers to teach effectively
- Gaps in teacher subject knowledge in newer curriculum areas, limiting their ability to adapt lessons and support pupils with special needs
- Inconsistent curriculum sequencing means pupils cannot build knowledge progressively in all subjects
- Variable success in parent engagement, leaving some parents worried about recent changes
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Sport, music, cooking, play leaders, school councillors, reading buddies, worship leaders
Idle CofE Primary School is a caring and supportive school where pupils' behaviour is calm and positive, but the quality of education requires improvement due to inconsistencies in curriculum delivery and gaps in teacher subject knowledge.
At a Glance
7.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
127 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 78%. Maths has remained stable at around 72%. Writing has remained stable at around 78%.
Class Sizes
29.6
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
29.3
KS2
14
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
93%
Near capacity
389 pupils
420 capacity
31 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(6)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.57771%
Overall absence
5%
Persistent absence
360
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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