Cullingworth Village Primary School

About Cullingworth Village Primary School

Cullingworth Village Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 104 applications for just 45 places, giving it an oversubscription ratio of 2.31. Of those 104 applications, 43 were first-preference offers, and the school received 45 first-preference applications in total, meaning almost every family who put it first secured a spot. This level of demand suggests a strong reputation in the Bradford area, and while the school does not publish a parent-view recommendation percentage, the sheer number of families actively choosing it speaks volumes. The school is led by headteacher Cathy Isaac and currently has 307 pupils on roll, just shy of its 315-capacity, so it is operating at near-full occupancy. With 13% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a broadly representative local community.

Academically, Cullingworth Village Primary performs well above the local authority average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 72% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared to a Bradford average of just 59%. The school’s ranking within the LA is 31st out of 153 primary schools, placing it in the top 21% locally, and nationally it sits in the top 26% of all primary schools. Individual subject scores are solid: 87% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, 85% in maths, and 79% in writing. At the higher standard, 32% achieved in reading, 28% in maths, and 19% in writing, with 11% hitting the higher bar across all three subjects. Average scaled scores of 106 in both reading and maths are comfortably above the national benchmark of 100. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in December 2022 confirmed it remains Good, with leadership and management also rated Good.

The school offers a broad range of facilities including a library, outdoor playground, playing fields, music rooms and even a chapel. Sports provision is strong, with cricket, netball, football, swimming, athletics and rounders all on offer, alongside clubs for drama, eco club, choir and film club. For families with children who have additional needs, the school’s SEND provisions are comprehensive, covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulty, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech and language communication needs, hearing impairment, physical disability, autistic spectrum disorder and other difficulties. This makes it a particularly inclusive option. Given its oversubscribed status, families should definitely list it as a first preference to maximise their chances. Cullingworth Village Primary suits families who want a well-regarded, inclusive village school with strong academic outcomes and a wide extracurricular offer, all within the Bradford area.

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