Peel Park Primary School and Nursery, Bradford
Peel Park Primary School and Nursery is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Bradford. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2016. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 58th-highest of the 110 schools in Bradford with published results, and 9,801st of 14,452 across England. It was 91% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2016)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Bradford (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Peel Park Primary School and Nursery in detail
Peel Park Primary School and Nursery in its own words
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, rugby, cricket, athletics, basketball, STEM and forest school.
The school runs a breakfast club.
Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 72% of Year 6 pupils at Peel Park Primary School and Nursery reached the expected standard in reading and 71% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 73% in Bradford and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 62% in reading and 62% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Peel Park Primary School and Nursery
For September 2026 entry, 39 families put Peel Park Primary School and Nursery as their first choice and 107 named it as one of their preferences, for 48 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 Peel Park Primary School and Nursery
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Peel Park Primary School and Nursery are Wellington Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 74% reading, 72% maths); Westminster Church of England Primary Academy (0.5 miles, Good, 62% reading, 61% maths); Killinghall Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 77% reading, 78% maths); and Byron Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 79% reading, 87% maths).
Peel Park Primary School and Nursery's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
Wellington Primary SchoolWestminster Church of England Primary AcademyKillinghall Primary SchoolByron Primary School
What parents say
10 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Peel Park Primary School and Nursery (as of September 2025): 60% would recommend the school, 70% say their child is happy there and 43% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that they are kept well informed about progress (90%); the weakest, that pupils behave well (40%).
Who goes there
38% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 74.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (61%), Mixed (10%) and White British (9%).
In 2026, 84 pupils (15.9%) received SEN support and 56 (10.6%) 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.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Bradford Foster Square Rail Station, about 1 mile away in a straight line.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Barmby Road, 150 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Peel Park Primary School and Nursery stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 628 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Bradford (404), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Peel Park Primary School and Nursery issued 10 suspensions, 1.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Peel Park Primary School and Nursery are Carlton Bolling (0.4 miles), Feversham Girls' Secondary Academy (0.4 miles), Hanson Academy (0.8 miles) and Valley Academy (1 mile).
Carlton BollingFeversham Girls' Secondary AcademyHanson AcademyValley Academy
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; 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 · 1 year agoThis judgement is from May 2016, 10 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2025 inspection report.
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
38.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
10 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 62% to 72% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 62% to 71% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 58% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.3
Avg class size
29.0
Infant (KS1)
28.1
KS2
8
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Peel Park Primary School and Nursery
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Peel Park Primary School and Nursery.
- Grade Up250m away · Not yet graded
- Kanga Kare Byron Primary980m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Peel Park Primary School and Nursery from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Peel Park Primary School and Nursery 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
- 51
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 13
- Children hurt
- 19
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 51 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 13 serious and 38 slight.
19 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 7 on foot and 12 in a vehicle or otherwise.
13 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.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Peel Park Primary School and Nursery
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
91%
Near capacity
520 pupils
570 places
50 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(14)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
84
SEN Support
56
EHC Plans
26.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
529
Total Pupils
278
Boys
251
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
27
Teachers
19.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£54,567
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,856
Per pupil
£3505k
Total funding
£291k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.2%
Overall absence
24.3%
Persistent absence
489
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
Peel Park Primary School and Nursery
Questions parents ask about Peel Park Primary School and Nursery
What are SATs results like at Peel Park Primary School and Nursery?
Of the pupils at Peel Park Primary School and Nursery who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 72% reached the expected standard in reading and 71% did so in maths.
What is Peel Park Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Peel Park Primary School and Nursery's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in May 2016, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Peel Park Primary School and Nursery?
No fixed boundary. When Peel Park Primary School and Nursery is oversubscribed, Bradford allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Peel Park Primary School and Nursery?
Peel Park Primary School and Nursery was not full in 2025: it ran at 91% of its 570 places.
How big are the classes at Peel Park Primary School and Nursery?
Classes at Peel Park Primary School and Nursery average 28.3 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Peel Park Primary School and Nursery?
Peel Park Primary School and Nursery has around 529 pupils on roll. 38% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Peel Park Primary School and Nursery?
7.2% of sessions were missed at Peel Park Primary School and Nursery in 2024/25. 24.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Peel Park Primary School and Nursery?
Apply through Bradford's coordinated admissions process, naming Peel Park Primary School and Nursery 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 Peel Park Primary School and Nursery have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Peel Park Primary School and Nursery: Grade Up (250m away, registered, not yet graded) and Kanga Kare Byron Primary (980m 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 Peel Park Primary School and Nursery?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 51 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 13 serious and 38 slight. 19 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 7 on foot and 12 in a vehicle or otherwise. 13 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 Peel Park Primary School and Nursery?
Peel Park Primary School and Nursery is at Peel Park Drive, Undercliffe, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD2 4PR.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)