Low Moor CofE Primary School, Bradford
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Low Moor CofE excels in teaching reading and mathematics with skilled staff who match learning carefully to each pupil's needs. The school creates an atmosphere of high expectation and gives pupils extensive leadership opportunities, resulting in mature, responsible learners who take pride in their work. Parents and pupils alike value the strong family feel and pastoral support the school provides.
Key Strengths
- Exceptionally effective teaching in mathematics with deep subject knowledge and rigorous assessment
- Highly effective phonics teaching supporting early reading skills, with Year 1 phonics screening results consistently above average
- Strong reading comprehension focus, particularly on vocabulary and word meaning, leading to improved pupil outcomes
- Extensive leadership opportunities for pupils, developing mature and responsible learners
- Exemplary pupil behaviour and conduct around school with purposeful, productive classrooms
Areas for Improvement
- Year 6 outcomes over the last three years did not represent the school's desired standards, though current improvements are evident
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective. Staff receive strong training to spot risks promptly, there is a culture of vigilance, and designated staff make timely referrals to external agencies. Pupils are taught well about staying safe online.
Extracurricular Activities
Eco-club, school council, reading leaders, house captains, digital leaders, e-safety workshops
Low Moor CofE Primary School is a larger-than-average primary school with 418 pupils. Leaders have taken effective action to maintain high standards of education, with significant improvements in teaching, learning and assessment evident across the school.
At a Glance
17.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 75% to 79%. Maths has declined from 82% to 73%. Writing has remained stable at around 71%.
Class Sizes
29.4
Avg class size
29.5
Infant (KS1)
29.3
KS2
14
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
94%
Near capacity
395 pupils
420 capacity
25 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Bradford
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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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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.43571%
Overall absence
10%
Persistent absence
360
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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