Denholme Primary School

About Denholme Primary School

Denholme Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Bradford community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 228 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (109% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Denholme Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Gharbi, it falls under Bradford local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 48% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11281st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 125th out of 153 in Bradford.

Denholme Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 35 applications for 24 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 22 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Denholme Primary School include Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Forest School, Library, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cricket, Athletics, Football and 3 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Chess, Coding, Choir and 2 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 31.8%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Bradford, Denholme 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.

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