SchoolScoresFagley Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Falsgrave Avenue, Fagley, Bradford, BD2 3PU
01274 771124 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 21 March 2017.
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 | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 24 January 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Outstanding.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
105 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
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 Joint 8th highest of 55 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bradford. Higher than 70% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 88% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 10th highest of 55 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bradford. Higher than 76% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 90% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 8th highest of 55 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bradford. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 81% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 40 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 5th highest of 37 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bradford. Higher than 95% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 54% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 79 parents who had raised a concern Joint 3rd highest of 52 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bradford. Higher than 86% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 72% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 7th highest of 55 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bradford. Higher than 83% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98%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
30 pupils in this year group.
27% — 33 points below the Bradford average, and 35 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bradford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 27% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 70% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 53% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 33% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 97 | 104 | 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 Bradford. 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 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 26 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 37 |
| Of those, offered a place | 26 (70%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 106 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.4 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 1.4
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
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 12 places for autism. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Bradford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 25th highest of 108 state primary schools in Bradford. Higher than 84% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 43.1% | 30.4%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 108 state primary schools in Bradford. Higher than 98% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.8% | 3.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 103rd highest of 108 state primary schools in Bradford. Higher than 7% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.1% | 14.4%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 41st highest of 108 state primary schools in Bradford. Higher than 92% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 54.6% | 39.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 47th lowest of 108 state primary schools in Bradford. Lower than 28% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.8% | 5.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 35th lowest of 108 state primary schools in Bradford. Lower than 39% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 13.7% | 16.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 27th lowest of 108 state primary schools in Bradford. Lower than 65% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.4 | 2.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 32nd lowest of 108 state primary schools in Bradford. Lower than 63% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.4% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 77th highest of 108 state primary schools in Bradford. Higher than 46% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.3 | 21.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 100th highest of 108 state primary schools in Bradford. Higher than 8% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 7.7 | 9.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 39th highest of 106 state primary schools in Bradford. Higher than 68% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 18.0% | 15.1%* | 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- St Clare's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Luke's CofE Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), some aspects weaker 2025 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wellington Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Killinghall Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Peel Park Primary School and Nursery 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Dixons Marchbank Primary 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cavendish Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2020 · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lapage Primary School and Nursery 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Byron Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Francis Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Fagley Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Fagley Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 21 March 2017. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 24 January 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Outstanding.
How did Fagley Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 27% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 35 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Fagley Primary School?
98% of the 105 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Fagley Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Fagley Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 37 families put Fagley Primary School as their first choice for 26 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 26 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 107249.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.