Sandy Lane 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
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Sandy Lane Primary School provides excellent care and welfare support for its pupils. The new headteacher is making real improvements to teaching and learning, with younger pupils progressing particularly well. The school offers a wide range of enrichment activities that engage and inspire children to learn.
Key Strengths
- New headteacher is driving rapid improvements in teaching quality and pupil progress in Key Stage 2
- Pupils make good progress in Early Years and Key Stage 1, achieving well
- Wide range of enrichment experiences enlivens pupils' learning
- Care and welfare of pupils is central to the school's work
- Pupils have good understanding of how to keep themselves and others safe
Areas for Improvement
- Not enough pupils making good progress in reading, writing and mathematics at Key Stage 2
- Teaching does not consistently challenge pupils, especially the most able
- Marking is not used effectively to show pupils how to improve
- Limited range and quality of reading resources
- Attendance is below average with persistent absence above average
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - pupils have a good understanding of how to keep themselves and others safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Artsmark award holder, Healthy School status
Sandy Lane Primary School requires improvement following its inspection in February 2014. While the new headteacher has made quick progress, not enough pupils are achieving well in reading, writing and mathematics, particularly in Key Stage 2.
At a Glance
31.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 65% to 83%. Maths has improved from 63% to 88%. Writing has improved from 70% to 81%.
Class Sizes
25.8
Avg class size
24.2
Infant (KS1)
28.2
KS2
12
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
94%
Near capacity
326 pupils
345 capacity
19 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(110)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.95741%
Overall absence
16.91176%
Persistent absence
272
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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