Miriam Lord Primary School, Bradford
Miriam Lord Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Bradford, part of The Priestley Academy Trust. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 52nd-highest of the 110 schools in Bradford with published results, and 8,950th of 14,452 across England. It was 83% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Bradford (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Miriam Lord Primary School in detail
Miriam Lord Primary School in its own words
The school runs a breakfast club, from £1 per day.
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 69% of Year 6 pupils at Miriam Lord Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 78% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 73% in Bradford and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 79% in reading and 89% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Miriam Lord Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 32 families put Miriam Lord Primary School as their first choice and 117 named it as one of their preferences, for 34 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Miriam Lord Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Miriam Lord Primary School are Iqra Primary Academy (0.1 miles, Good, 55% reading, 56% maths); Westbourne Primary School (0.1 miles, Good, 68% reading, 64% maths); Lilycroft Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 79% reading, 74% maths); and Atlas Community Primary School (0.3 miles, Requires improvement, 72% reading, 66% maths).
Miriam Lord Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
Iqra Primary AcademyWestbourne Primary SchoolLilycroft Primary SchoolAtlas Community Primary School
The trust
Miriam Lord 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.
What parents say
17 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Miriam Lord Primary School (as of April 2026): 88% would recommend the school, 88% say their child is happy there and 0% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (94%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (0%).
Who goes there
68.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (77%) and Mixed (6%).
In 2026, 27 pupils (7.3%) received SEN support and 28 (7.6%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Miriam Lord Primary School has a resourced provision for autism: 12 places, 13 pupils on roll.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Frizinghall Rail Station, about 1 mile away in a straight line.
18 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Carlisle Road Century Place (at), 120 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Miriam Lord Primary School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Miriam Lord Primary School issued 2 suspensions, 0.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Miriam Lord Primary School are The Home Study Project Co Pakistan Community and Neighbourhood Assoc (0.6 miles); Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford (0.6 miles); Valley Academy (0.6 miles); and Oasis Academy Lister Park (0.7 miles).
The Home Study Project Co Pakistan Community and Neighbourhood AssocEden Boys' Leadership Academy, BradfordValley AcademyOasis Academy Lister Park
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 10 months agoReport card - no single overall grade (Ofsted's framework since November 2025)
Safeguarding standards: met
Miriam Lord Primary School has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in October 2022. Before that, as Miriam Lord Community Primary School (URN 107296), it was rated Good in July 2014.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's December 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Miriam Lord is an exceptionally inclusive school where your child will feel genuinely valued and cared for. The school has strong systems to support all pupils - particularly those with additional needs or English as an additional language - and behaviour throughout the school is exemplary because of the positive culture of respect and kindness. Your child will benefit from a warm, supportive environment with excellent pastoral care and plenty of opportunities to develop leadership skills and take part in clubs and enrichment activities.
Key Strengths
- Exemplary pupil behaviour and a strong culture of respect, fairness and kindness throughout the school
- Highly effective support for pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils, with tailored provision and specialist expertise
- Excellent attendance tracking and close work with families to improve attendance rates
- Strong pastoral care and personal development program that celebrates diversity and teaches pupils about online safety
- Inclusive leadership that removes barriers to learning and ensures all pupils can access clubs and enrichment activities
Areas for Improvement
- Pupils do not consistently attain the expected standard in the Year 1 phonics check and Year 4 multiplication check
- Teaching of wider curriculum subjects needs further development to help pupils secure subject-specific knowledge
- Some mixed-year classes require ongoing careful management to ensure all pupils progress effectively
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met. Leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and acted upon, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Radio station, recording studio, lunch-time clubs, leadership roles
Miriam Lord Primary School is a highly inclusive primary school that prioritizes the safety, well-being, and personal development of every pupil. The school creates a welcoming, diverse community where pupils feel valued and supported to succeed.
At a Glance
30.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Resourced provision: Autism
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
17 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at April 2026 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 79% to 69% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 89% to 78% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 76% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.6
Avg class size
23.0
Infant (KS1)
32.2
KS2
12
Total classes
6 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Miriam Lord Primary School.
- Bright Future Nursery And After School Club Ltd250m away · Not yet graded
- Kanga Kare Carlton Mills780m away · Not yet graded
- Creative Learning Academy830m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Miriam Lord Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Miriam Lord Primary School is in Bradford; for families living there:
- Bradford's school travel policy: Home to school travel and transport policy for children of compulsory school age
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 109
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 27
- Children hurt
- 23
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 109 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 27 serious and 82 slight.
23 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 10 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 11 in a vehicle or otherwise.
23 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Bradford is 30 (the median across 233 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
83%
Available places
347 pupils
420 places
73 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Bradford
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Bradford
Across Bradford council
Places available
7,475
Applications
6,301
Got 1st preference
92.3%
Got preferred school
98.6%
All primary applications across Bradford council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
27
SEN Support
28
EHC Plans
14.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Miriam Lord Primary School has a resourced provision for autism: 12 places, 13 pupils on roll.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
370
Total Pupils
199
Boys
171
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
19
Teachers
19.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,272
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,950
Per pupil
£2330k
Total funding
£142k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.9%
Overall absence
17.1%
Persistent absence
315
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Miriam Lord Primary School
Questions parents ask about Miriam Lord Primary School
What are SATs results like at Miriam Lord Primary School?
Of the pupils at Miriam Lord Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 69% reached the expected standard in reading and 78% did so in maths.
What is Miriam Lord Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Miriam Lord Primary School has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in October 2022. Before that, as Miriam Lord Community Primary School (URN 107296), it was rated Good in July 2014.
What is the catchment area for Miriam Lord Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Miriam Lord Primary School is oversubscribed, Bradford allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Miriam Lord Primary School?
Miriam Lord Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 83% of its 420 places.
How big are the classes at Miriam Lord Primary School?
Classes at Miriam Lord Primary School average 27.6 pupils (2025/26). 6 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Miriam Lord Primary School?
Miriam Lord Primary School has around 370 pupils on roll. 30% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Miriam Lord Primary School have specialist SEN provision?
Miriam Lord Primary School has a resourced provision for autism: 12 places, 13 pupils on roll.
What is attendance like at Miriam Lord Primary School?
5.9% of sessions were missed at Miriam Lord Primary School in 2024/25. 17.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Miriam Lord Primary School?
Apply through Bradford's coordinated admissions process, naming Miriam Lord Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Miriam Lord Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 3 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Miriam Lord Primary School: Bright Future Nursery And After School Club Ltd (250m away, registered, not yet graded), Kanga Kare Carlton Mills (780m away, registered, not yet graded) and Creative Learning Academy (830m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Miriam Lord Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 109 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 27 serious and 82 slight. 23 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 10 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 11 in a vehicle or otherwise. 23 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Bradford is 30 (the median across 233 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Miriam Lord Primary School?
Miriam Lord Primary School is at Bavaria Place, Manningham, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD8 8RG.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)