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Addingham Primary School

Addingham Primary School

Bradford, LS29 0NRPrimary School·Ages 4-11
Outstandingby Ofsted

93%

Capacity

196

Pupils

1.8x

Demand

About Addingham Primary School

Addingham Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Bradford community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 196 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 210 places).

the school is led by headteacher Linda Spinks, it falls under Bradford local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 76% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2549th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 21st out of 153 in Bradford.

Addingham Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 47 applications for 26 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 27 were first-preference applications.

Addingham Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (1.7/5 from 7 parents).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Addingham Primary School include Gymnasium, Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Cross Country, Gymnastics, Football and 3 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Science Club, Chess.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 3.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Bradford, Addingham Primary School is one of the options available in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBolton Road, Addingham Primary School, Bolton Road, Ls29 0nr, Ilkley, Bradford, LS29 0NR
HeadteacherLinda Spinks
Local AuthorityBradford
Number of Pupils196
Free School Meals (FSM)3.6%
School Capacity196 / 210 (93% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Mar 2023
View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Outstanding

Improved
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 17 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (76%)

2549th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 25%

243rd of 1,506

In Yorkshire and the Humber

Top 25%

21st of 153

In Bradford

Top 25%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

76%

Expected Standard

19%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 109
Expected:97%
Higher:38%
Writing
Expected:78%
Higher:24%
MathsAvg Score: 108
Expected:95%
Higher:41%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeStable +3%

'22/23

73%

'23/24

76%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

7
GymnasiumLibraryPlaying FieldsSports HallOutdoor PlaygroundArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

NetballCross CountryGymnasticsFootballRoundersCricketSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubScience ClubChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

26

Applications

47

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio1.8x
0x1x2x3x5x+

27 families put this school as their 1st choice (57% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Addingham Primary School

Addingham Primary School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.

Contact Information

01943830298www.addingham.bradford.sch.uk

Bolton Road, Addingham Primary School, Bolton Road, Ls29 0nr, Ilkley

Bradford, LS29 0NR

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Bolton Road, Addingham Primary School, Bolton Road, Ls29 0nr, Ilkley

Bradford, LS29 0NR

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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