Baildon Church of England Primary School

About Baildon Church of England Primary School

Baildon Church of England Primary School stands out sharply against the Bradford local authority average for Key Stage 2. While the LA average for pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined sits at 59%, Baildon achieves 82% — a full 23 percentage points higher. That gap is substantial and consistent across individual subjects too: 95% of pupils hit the expected standard in maths compared with the LA norm, and 92% did so in reading. The school also performs strongly at the higher standard, with 25% of pupils reaching that level across all three subjects. This performance places Baildon 8th out of 153 primary schools in Bradford, putting it comfortably in the top 10% locally and the top 9% nationally. It’s a Church of England primary with a mixed intake of 427 pupils, and its most recent Ofsted inspection in December 2024 awarded Outstanding across every category judged — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, early years provision, and leadership and management.

Academically, the school’s results are consistently strong across the board. The average scaled scores in reading and maths both sit at 109, which is above the national benchmark of 100. In maths, 53% of pupils achieved the higher standard, and 52% did so in reading, while 33% reached that level in writing. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is relatively low at 8.2%, which may partly explain the strong outcomes, but the school’s ranking suggests it is performing well even among similar schools. The Ofsted report from 2024 noted Outstanding in all areas, and the previous inspection in 2013 also rated the school Outstanding overall. Parent feedback is largely positive: 85% of respondents would recommend the school, and 89% strongly agreed or agreed that their child is happy there. However, the parent view on SEND support is more divided — 35% strongly agreed that SEND children receive the support they need, but 28% strongly disagreed, which is worth noting for families with specific needs.

Baildon is a popular school and was oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, with 134 applications for 51 places and 50 first-preference offers made. The oversubscription ratio of 2.63 means competition for places is real, so applying early is wise. The school offers a nursery provision for children from age 3, and facilities include a library, chapel, music rooms, ICT suite, playing fields and an outdoor playground. Clubs range from chess and coding to eco club and film club, and sports include gymnastics, netball, athletics and rounders. The school’s SEND provisions cover a wide spectrum, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language needs, hearing and visual impairments, and social, emotional and mental health support. For families seeking a strong academic record within a Church of England ethos, and who are comfortable with the school’s popularity and size, Baildon is a compelling option in the Bradford area.

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