Miriam Lord 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 · 9 months agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
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
32.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 79% to 69%. Maths has declined from 89% to 78%. Writing has remained stable at around 76%.
Class Sizes
24.4
Avg class size
22.3
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
15
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
88%
Available places
370 pupils
420 capacity
50 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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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.88203%
Overall absence
17.14286%
Persistent absence
315
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Miriam Lord Primary School
Prism Independent School
The Home Study Project Co Pakistan Community and Neighbourhood Assoc
Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford
Al Mumin Primary and Secondary School
Valley Academy
Bradford Grammar School
Oasis Academy Lister Park
St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy
Bradford Girls' Grammar School
Bradford Christian School
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