Grove House Primary School
88%
Capacity
417
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About Grove House Primary School
Grove House 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 417 pupils on roll and is well-filled (88% of 472 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Grove House Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Alex Summerscales, it falls under Bradford local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10564th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 114th out of 153 in Bradford.
Grove House Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 105 applications for 40 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 32 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Grove House Primary School include Art Studios, ICT Suite, Library, Music Rooms, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Athletics, Cricket, Tennis and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Gardening, Film Club, Chess and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 28.9%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bradford, Grove House 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.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Myers Lane, Bradford, Bradford, BD2 4ED |
| Headteacher | Alex Summerscales |
| Local Authority | Bradford |
| Number of Pupils | 417 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 28.9% |
| School Capacity | 417 / 472 (88% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (50%)
10564th of 13,686
Nationally
1128th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
114th of 153
In Bradford
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
50%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
55%
'23/24
50%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed40
105
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
32 families put this school as their 1st choice (30% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Myers Lane, Bradford
Bradford, BD2 4ED
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