Heaton St Barnabas' CofE Aided Primary School
96%
Capacity
402
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About Heaton St Barnabas' CofE Aided Primary School
Heaton St Barnabas' CofE Aided Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Bradford community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 402 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated Heaton St Barnabas' CofE Aided Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Diane Smith, it falls under Bradford local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6559th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 60th out of 153 in Bradford.
Heaton St Barnabas' CofE Aided Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 104 applications for 48 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 40 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Heaton St Barnabas' CofE Aided Primary School include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Swimming, Athletics, Netball and 2 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Book Club, Film Club, Drama and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 17.2%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bradford, Heaton St Barnabas' CofE Aided 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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Rossefield Road, Bradford, Bradford, BD9 4DA |
| Headteacher | Diane Smith |
| Local Authority | Bradford |
| Number of Pupils | 402 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 17.2% |
| School Capacity | 402 / 420 (96% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Jul 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (12 Jul 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 9 Sept 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (63%)
6559th of 13,686
Nationally
688th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
60th of 153
In Bradford
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
63%
Expected Standard
9%
Higher Standard
'22/23
56%
'23/24
63%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed48
104
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
40 families put this school as their 1st choice (38% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Rossefield Road, Bradford
Bradford, BD9 4DA
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