Russell Hall Primary School, Bradford
Data last updated 12 Sept 2026
Location
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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
Russell Hall creates a positive and respectful learning environment where pupils are happy and behave well. The school excels at supporting younger children and those with SEND, preparing them well for their next steps. Recent improvements to reading and the curriculum show the school is raising its academic ambitions for all pupils.
Key Strengths
- Early years provision is ambitious and well-tailored, preparing children effectively for key stage 1
- Pupils' behaviour and attitudes are positive, with rare bullying and strong pastoral support
- Reading instruction has improved with better phonics teaching and an inviting library
- Pupils with SEND are well understood and supported with high-quality provision
- School successfully increased attendance and reduced persistent absence and suspensions
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers do not always select appropriate activities that match curriculum aims, leaving some pupils not learning in sufficient depth
- Staff inconsistently check pupils' understanding before moving on, creating gaps in knowledge
- Pupils lack secure understanding of different beliefs and faiths, impacting their preparation for modern Britain
- Governors do not receive precise enough information to effectively challenge and support school improvement
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff quickly identifying concerns and helping pupils manage emotions and stay safe both in person and online.
Extracurricular Activities
Play Leaders programme, visits to places of historical interest and geographical importance, garden and outdoor learning area with food growing and wildlife study
Russell Hall Primary School requires improvement in the quality of education and leadership, though behaviour, attitudes, and early years provision are good. The school has recently raised its academic expectations and made curriculum improvements, but inconsistent teaching practices and gaps in pupils' knowledge remain concerns.
At a Glance
29.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
50 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 50% to 77%. Maths has improved from 63% to 67%. Writing has improved from 73% to 77%.
Class Sizes
27.4
Avg class size
28.0
Infant (KS1)
29.3
KS2
8
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
86%
Available places
204 pupils
236 capacity
32 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
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.07488%
Overall absence
13.6612%
Persistent absence
183
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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