Margaret McMillan Primary School, Bradford

In its own words: "Our vision is to create a school community where children participate, succeed and are proud of their achievements. Margaret McMillan Primary is a vibrant, community-focused school committed to inspiring and helping all children achieve. At Margaret McMillan Primary School, one of our core values is to prepare children for the future and the opportunities of adult life."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Margaret McMillan Primary is a vibrant, community-focused school committed to inspiring and helping all children achieve. We would like to warmly welcome you to Margaret McMillan Primary where you will find a vibrant, friendly and committed learning community. We are a popular, large primary school located on the Heaton-Manningham border in Bradford."

The school runs a breakfast club.

Coming up: an open day on Monday 23 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 69% of Year 6 pupils at Margaret McMillan Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 72% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 73% in Bradford and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 74% in reading and 76% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 49 families put Margaret McMillan Primary School as their first choice and 134 named it as one of their preferences, for 50 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Margaret McMillan Primary School are Carlton Mills (0.1 miles, Good, 59% reading, 55% maths); St Cuthbert and the First Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy (0.1 miles, Good, 79% reading, 79% maths); Lilycroft Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 79% reading, 74% maths); and St Philip's CofE Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 93% reading, 83% maths).

Margaret McMillan Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

Margaret McMillan Primary School is one of 6 schools run by The Priestley Academy Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 57% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

24 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Margaret McMillan Primary School (as of September 2025): 79% would recommend the school, 88% say their child is happy there and 40% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (88%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (40%).

70.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The nearest railway station is Frizinghall Rail Station, about 1 mile away in a straight line.

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Scotchman Road Westfield Rd, 170 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Margaret McMillan Primary School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In 2024/25, Margaret McMillan Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Margaret McMillan Primary School are St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy (0.3 miles); Bradford Girls' Grammar School (0.6 miles); Oasis Academy Lister Park (1 mile); and Beckfoot Upper Heaton (1.1 miles).