Keelham 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 · 4 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Keelham Primary School excels at supporting all learners, including those with additional needs, to make good progress. Teachers create an inclusive, orderly environment where pupils enjoy learning and feel very safe. The school has successfully improved writing teaching, and pupils achieve above-average results in reading and mathematics at Key Stage 1.
Key Strengths
- Pupils make good progress including those with special educational needs and disabilities
- Teaching is consistently good with staff who know pupils very well and provide effective support
- Behaviour is good, pupils enjoy school and attendance is above average
- Strong focus on reading and writing with above-average phonics results
- School leaders have a clear vision and accurate understanding of the school's strengths and areas to improve
Areas for Improvement
- More-able pupils are not always challenged enough to reach the highest levels
- Teachers do not always give clear guidance on how to improve work or check pupils follow this guidance
- Pupils need more opportunities to use and apply mathematical knowledge in practical, real-life situations
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - pupils say they feel very safe in school, have good knowledge of how to keep themselves safe in different situations, and adults deal promptly with any issues.
Extracurricular Activities
School council, culture council, clubs, activities, trips and visits, links with a school in Ethiopia
Keelham Primary School is a good school where pupils in all year groups make good progress and achieve well. Teaching is consistently good across all classes, with particular improvements in writing since the last inspection.
At a Glance
11.1%
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 declined from 93% to 88%. Maths has improved from 67% to 81%. Writing has improved from 60% to 88%.
Class Sizes
22.8
Avg class size
22.5
Infant (KS1)
29.5
KS2
5
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
94%
Near capacity
111 pupils
118 capacity
7 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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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.75958%
Overall absence
13.33333%
Persistent absence
90
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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