SchoolScoresLilycroft Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Part of THE PRIESTLEY ACADEMY TRUST
Lilycroft Road, Manningham, Bradford, BD9 5AD
01274 543357 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 5 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 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 | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
14 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 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 Joint 45th highest of 55 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bradford. Higher than 5% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 88% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 51st 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. | 71% | 90% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 44th 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. | 71% | 81% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 12 parents who had raised a concern 52nd highest of 52 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bradford. Higher than 0% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 25% | 72% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 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. | 50%said yes | 81% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 4%). 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.
70% — 10 points above the Bradford average, and 8 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bradford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 70% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 11% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 79% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 72% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 74% | 72% | 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. | 103 | 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 | 50 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 50 |
| Of those, offered a place | 50 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 127 |
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 | Bradford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 49th highest of 108 state primary schools in Bradford. Higher than 74% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 35.0% | 30.4%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 40th highest of 108 state primary schools in Bradford. Higher than 72% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.3% | 3.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 38th highest of 108 state primary schools in Bradford. Higher than 56% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.1% | 14.4%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 24th highest of 108 state primary schools in Bradford. Higher than 97% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 72.8% | 39.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 64th lowest of 108 state primary schools in Bradford. Lower than 21% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.2% | 5.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 50th lowest of 108 state primary schools in Bradford. Lower than 24% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 16.8% | 16.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 74th lowest of 108 state primary schools in Bradford. Lower than 31% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.5 | 2.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 77th lowest of 108 state primary schools in Bradford. Lower than 27% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 96th highest of 108 state primary schools in Bradford. Higher than 25% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.3 | 21.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 57th highest of 108 state primary schools in Bradford. Higher than 33% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.8 | 9.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 46th highest of 106 state primary schools in Bradford. Higher than 58% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 14.9% | 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
- Miriam Lord Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 3 strong, 4 expected · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Westbourne Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Cuthbert and the First Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Carlton Mills 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Philip's CofE Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Iqra Primary Academy 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 42% met expected standard (KS2)
- Islamic Tarbiyyah Preparatory School 0.4 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2025)
- Whetley Academy 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Margaret McMillan Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Girlington Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Lilycroft Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 5 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Lilycroft Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 8 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Lilycroft Primary School?
50% of the 14 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Lilycroft Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Lilycroft Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 50 families put Lilycroft Primary School as their first choice for 50 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 50 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 143572.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.