Green Lane Primary School
About Green Lane Primary School
Green Lane Primary School in Bradford is a mixed state primary for children aged 2 to 11, and it is a school that families clearly want to get into. With a total capacity of 780 places, the school currently has 572 pupils on roll, meaning there is still some room to grow. However, the demand is intense: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 153 applications for just 55 places, and all 55 first-preference offers were taken up, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.78 applicants per place. The school serves a community with a high level of disadvantage — 37.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is well above the national average and reflects the local demographic. The headteacher is Joanna Baxendale, and the school has no religious character. It also offers nursery provision, so families can start their child’s education here from age two.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 18 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, 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
3 Dec 2024From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.
Source: Ofsted, 14 Jan 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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