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Co-op Academy Penny Oaks

Bradford, BD3 9NDPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2022
KS2 Results
60%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
19 1st-choice / 20 places
Ranking
#7,930
of 13,686 nationally

About Co-op Academy Penny Oaks

Co-op Academy Penny Oaks is a state primary in Bradford that currently teaches 192 pupils against a capacity of 210, meaning it has some room to grow but is already a popular choice locally. The school serves a community with a notably high proportion of disadvantaged pupils — 42.6 per cent of children are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average of around 23 per cent. Demand is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 36 applications for just 20 places, with 19 of those coming as first preferences. That oversubscription ratio of 1.8 to one suggests families in the area are actively seeking a place here, and the fact that all first-preference applicants were offered a spot indicates the school is a realistic option for those who prioritise it. Headteacher Michelle Khambhaita leads a mixed, non-religious school with nursery provision for children from age three.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressUpper Nidd Street, Bradford, Bradford, BD3 9ND
HeadteacherMichelle Khambhaita
Local AuthorityBradford
Number of Pupils192
Free School Meals (FSM)42.6%
School Capacity192 / 210 (91% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Dec 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 6 Feb 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Art StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteGymnasiumSensory RoomSports HallPlaying FieldsDining Hall

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

RoundersFootballCross CountryDanceTennis

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubCodingArt Club

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

SEND Support

Speech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultySevere LearningMulti-SensoryOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:15

Source: pennyoaks.coopacademies.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Co-op Academy Penny Oaks

Co-op Academy Penny Oaks has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.