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Margaret McMillan Primary School

Bradford, BD9 5DFPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Jan 2025
KS2 Results
59%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
49 1st-choice / 55 places
Ranking
#8,030
of 13,686 nationally

About Margaret McMillan Primary School

Margaret McMillan Primary School is a mixed state primary in Bradford that serves a notably diverse intake. With 593 pupils on roll against a capacity of 665, the school is not at full capacity, yet demand is clearly strong: for the 2025/26 admissions cycle, the school received 138 applications for just 55 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.51. Of those, 49 were first-preference offers, suggesting the school is a popular choice among local families. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 29.9%, which is significantly above the national average and reflects the socio-economic profile of the area. The school has a nursery provision for children from age three, and its religious character is listed as 'Does not apply', making it a non-denominational option for families across Bradford.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressScotchman Road, Margaret McMillan Primary School, Bradford, Bradford, BD9 5DF
HeadteacherSarah Hodge/Johnson
Local AuthorityBradford
Number of Pupils593
Free School Meals (FSM)29.9%
School Capacity593 / 665 (89% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 Jan 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 12 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
ICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundSports HallArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

FootballAthleticsGymnasticsCricketNetballDance

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubFilm ClubDrama

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:10

Breakfast club

07:45-08:35

Source: mmps.bradford.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Margaret McMillan Primary School

Margaret McMillan Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.