SchoolScoresLey Top Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Avenel Road, Allerton, Bradford, BD15 7PQ
01274 541554 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 14 April 2026 , published 14 June 2026.
In short: 5 needs attention, 2 urgent improvement, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
Category of concern: Requires significant improvement. Ofsted will monitor the school closely until it improves.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Urgent improvement The lowest of five grades. Ofsted found serious weaknesses that need fixing quickly. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Urgent improvement The lowest of five grades. Ofsted found serious weaknesses that need fixing quickly. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Early yearsNursery and reception classes. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
27 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 54th highest of 55 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bradford. Higher than 1% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 88% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 54th highest of 55 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bradford. Higher than 1% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 63% | 90% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 52nd 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. | 56% | 81% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 14 parents whose child had been bullied 37th highest of 37 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bradford. Higher than 0% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 7% | 54% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 22 parents who had raised a concern 50th highest of 52 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bradford. Higher than 1% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 41% | 72% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 49th 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. | 59%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
57 pupils in this year group.
40% — 20 points below the Bradford average, and 22 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bradford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 40% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 65% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 63% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 47% | 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. | 100 | 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 one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 23 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 23 |
| Of those, offered a place | 23 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 48 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 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 | Bradford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 8th highest of 108 state primary schools in Bradford. Higher than 92% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 51.7% | 30.4%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 66th highest of 108 state primary schools in Bradford. Higher than 55% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.2% | 3.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 36th highest of 108 state primary schools in Bradford. Higher than 59% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.6% | 14.4%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 52nd highest of 108 state primary schools in Bradford. Higher than 84% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 38.9% | 39.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 79th lowest of 108 state primary schools in Bradford. Lower than 11% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.9% | 5.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 82nd lowest of 108 state primary schools in Bradford. Lower than 9% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 22.3% | 16.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 88th lowest of 108 state primary schools in Bradford. Lower than 13% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 5.9 | 2.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 94th lowest of 108 state primary schools in Bradford. Lower than 9% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 86th highest of 108 state primary schools in Bradford. Higher than 35% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.3 | 21.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 82nd highest of 108 state primary schools in Bradford. Higher than 21% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.0 | 9.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 34th highest of 106 state primary schools in Bradford. Higher than 71% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 19.0% | 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.
Nearby primary schools
- St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Beckfoot Allerton Primary School and Nursery 0.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 42% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Academy At St James 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 49% met expected standard (KS2)
- Crossley Hall Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 33% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sandy Lane Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lady Royd Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No graded inspection · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Beckfoot Heaton Primary 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), improved significantly 2025 · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- Clayton St John CofE Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lidget Green Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 5 expected, 1 needs attention · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Ley Top Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ley Top Primary School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 14 April 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 5 needs attention, 2 urgent improvement, and safeguarding was met.
How did Ley Top Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 40% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 22 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Ley Top Primary School?
59% of the 27 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Ley Top Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Ley Top Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 23 families put Ley Top Primary School as their first choice for 23 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 23 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 107241.
- 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.