Eastwood Community School
About Eastwood Community School
Eastwood Community School is a state primary in Bradford that serves a notably diverse intake. With 480 pupils on roll against a capacity of 550, the school is not yet full, but demand is strong: for the 2025/26 reception intake, the school received 75 applications for 46 places, with all first-preference applicants offered a spot. That oversubscription ratio of 1.63 signals a popular local choice. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 29%, well above the national average of around 23%, reflecting the school’s role in a community with higher-than-average socio-economic challenges. The school is non-denominational and co-educational, taking children from age 2 through to 11, and includes a nursery provision. Headteacher Suzanne Carter leads a mixed-gender, non-selective school that draws families from across the Bradford area, many of whom clearly see it as a first-choice option.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Feb 2023Source: Ofsted, 17 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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