Miriam Lord Primary School, Bradford

Primary
Academy converter
Mixed
Ages 311

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~348m)Possible (~497m)Unlikely (~646m)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mr Bryan Harrison
Pupils:370 / 420 capacity
LA:Bradford
Phone:0127496611
Address:Bavaria Place, Manningham, Bradford, BD8 8RG
Trust:THE PRIESTLEY ACADEMY TRUST
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open
Opened:1 October 2022

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 9 months ago
-

Overall

Requires Improvement

Quality of Education

Good

Behaviour & Attitudes

Good

Personal Development

Requires Improvement

Leadership & Management

Requires Improvement

Early Years

Inspected 2 December 2025View full report
URN:149233
UKPRN:10090906
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Bradford West
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

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 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading-10ppMaths-11ppWriting-1pp

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

Getting There

Bus Stops

Carlisle Road Century Place (at)
122m · 2 min walk
Carlisle Road Barden St (opp)
142m · 2 min walk
Conduit Street Carlisle Rd (at)
155m · 3 min walk
Ashwell Medical Centre
179m · 3 min walk
Drummond Middle School Drummond Road
182m · 3 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

88%

Available places

370 pupils

420 capacity

50 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - Bradford

Low pressure
New homes approved:9,205
Projected new pupils:2,301

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Bradford

Admissions Demand - Bradford

Low demand0.81x oversubscription

Places available

7,695

Applications

6,195

Got 1st preference

95.3%

Got preferred school

99.0%

Primary admissions across Bradford (2025/26)

Inspection History(2)

2 December 2025
Quality of EducationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & AttitudesGood
Personal DevelopmentGood
Leadership & ManagementRequires Improvement
Early YearsRequires Improvement
7 October 2022

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Pupil Demographics

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

5.88203%

Overall absence

17.14286%

Persistent absence

315

Enrolments

Authorised3.23566%
Unauthorised2.64637%
Persistent (10%+)17.14286%
Severe (50%+)0%

Absence trend

8.08624%
22/23
6.77065%
23/24
5.88203%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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