SchoolScoresDrighlington Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Moorland Road, Drighlington, Bradford, BD11 1JY
0113 285 3000 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Requires improvement at the inspection that started on 12 June 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Early years | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
90 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Bradford comparisons use the 55 of its 108 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 53 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Bradford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 50th highest of 55 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bradford. Higher than 3% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74% | 88% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 45th highest of 55 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bradford. Higher than 8% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 90% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 53rd highest of 55 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bradford. Higher than 2% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 54% | 81% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 35 parents whose child had been bullied 35th highest of 37 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bradford. Higher than 7% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 31% | 54% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 74 parents who had raised a concern Joint 46th highest of 52 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bradford. Higher than 3% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 51% | 72% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 52nd highest of 55 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bradford. Higher than 3% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 57%said yes | 81% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Bradford figures pool parents at the Bradford schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
49 pupils in this year group.
53% — 8 points below the Leeds average, and 9 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Leeds | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 53% | 61% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 8% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 71% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 67% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 71% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Leeds. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 54 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 52 |
| Of those, offered a place | 52 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 91 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Leeds | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 101st highest of 108 state primary schools in Bradford. Higher than 27% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.3% | 27.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 108th highest of 108 state primary schools in Bradford. Higher than 3% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.3% | 1.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 62nd highest of 108 state primary schools in Bradford. Higher than 41% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.1% | 18.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 92nd highest of 108 state primary schools in Bradford. Higher than 40% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.4% | 25.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 45th lowest of 108 state primary schools in Bradford. Lower than 30% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.7% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 40th lowest of 108 state primary schools in Bradford. Lower than 35% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 14.5% | 14.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 86th lowest of 108 state primary schools in Bradford. Lower than 14% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 5.7 | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 86th lowest of 108 state primary schools in Bradford. Lower than 16% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 30th highest of 108 state primary schools in Bradford. Higher than 76% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.9 | 21.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 7th highest of 108 state primary schools in Bradford. Higher than 83% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.9 | 10.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 26th highest of 106 state primary schools in Bradford. Higher than 82% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 24.1% | 13.5%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Fieldhead Primary Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Birchfield Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 84% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Birkenshaw CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Peter's CofE Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- Gildersome Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 expected, 5 needs attention · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Birstall Primary Academy 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- East Bierley CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Windmill CofE Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Gomersal Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Drighlington Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Drighlington Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted at its inspection in 12 June 2024.
How did Drighlington Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 9 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Drighlington Primary School?
57% of the 90 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Drighlington Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Drighlington Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 52 families put Drighlington Primary School as their first choice for 54 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 52 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 134407.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.