Lapage Primary School and Nursery, Bradford
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Lapage Primary provides a warm, welcoming environment where children genuinely enjoy coming to school. The school excels at supporting pupils from diverse backgrounds, including those learning English as an additional language, helping all children succeed. Strong behaviour, excellent teaching, and a rich curriculum that includes outdoor activities like camping and gardening help develop confident, resilient learners.
Key Strengths
- Excellent behaviour with high expectations firmly embedded from Nursery onwards
- Strong reading development with well-trained staff teaching phonics consistently and pupils enthusiastic about books
- Inclusive community that warmly welcomes pupils from diverse backgrounds and those speaking English as an additional language
- Well-structured curriculum that builds on pupils' starting points and prioritises personal, social and communication skills
- Extensive enrichment opportunities including clubs, educational visits and active citizenship activities
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils in early stages of reading have gaps in phonics knowledge and struggle to apply it in writing
- Inconsistent expectations for letter formation and presentation mean some pupils do not form letters correctly
- New phonics approach not yet fully embedded across the school
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with clear systems in place to keep pupils safe and well cared for.
Extracurricular Activities
Art clubs, gymnastics, jujitsu, camping, gardening, school library visits, educational visits, active citizenship activities
Lapage Primary School and Nursery has successfully maintained its good standards. The school is ambitious for all pupils, providing a high-quality, inclusive education where children are happy, safe and well cared for.
At a Glance
40.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
25 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 71% to 63%. Maths has improved from 66% to 72%. Writing has improved from 60% to 67%.
Class Sizes
28.7
Avg class size
27.7
Infant (KS1)
29.5
KS2
20
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
634 pupils
630 capacity
4 places over capacity
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
6.55681%
Overall absence
21.28801%
Persistent absence
559
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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