Peel Park Primary School and Nursery, Bradford
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Peel Park is a welcoming school that helps children thrive, especially those new to the country or starting school behind their peers. Staff know the children well, behaviour is positive, and the school celebrates different cultures through culture days and shared learning. The school works hard on reading and provides excellent support for children who need extra help.
Key Strengths
- Strong phonics teaching and early reading support, with most pupils reading well by end of Year 2
- Exceptional support for pupils with special educational needs through personalised learning opportunities
- Welcoming and culturally rich environment that helps pupils new to the country settle quickly
- Positive behaviour and strong relationships between staff and pupils
- Ambitious extended curriculum with many after-school clubs including knitting club and science club
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils do not receive activities matched to their ability level - tasks are sometimes too easy or too difficult
- Teaching strategies are not consistently applied across all subjects and staff
- Areas identified for improvement are not always addressed quickly enough
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Breakfast club, knitting club, science club, after-school clubs, external visitors discussing careers and important topics
Peel Park is a vibrant and happy school with Good ratings across all areas. The school successfully supports many pupils who are new to the country and have lower starting points, with strong teaching in phonics and exceptional support for pupils with special educational needs.
At a Glance
40.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
10 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 62% to 72%. Maths has improved from 62% to 71%. Writing has remained stable at around 58%.
Class Sizes
25.9
Avg class size
28.6
Infant (KS1)
26.3
KS2
20
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
91%
Near capacity
529 pupils
579 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)
Inspection History(14)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
7.21977%
Overall absence
24.33538%
Persistent absence
489
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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