Oakworth Primary School
About Oakworth Primary School
Oakworth Primary School is a state primary for children aged 3 to 11, and it is very nearly full. With 413 pupils on roll against a capacity of 420, the school is operating at 98% of its maximum. The demand for places is clear: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 118 applications for just 50 places, and all 50 first-preference offers were taken up. That gives an oversubscription ratio of 2.36, meaning more than two families applied for every available spot. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9.6%, which is notably lower than the national average for primary schools, suggesting a relatively less deprived intake than many schools in the Bradford area. The school has no religious character and is led by headteacher Ed Whitehead. It also offers nursery provision, so families with three-year-olds can secure a place early.
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
13 Dec 2022Source: Ofsted, 2 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
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.
School day
Teaching hours
08:55 – 15:20
Breakfast club
07:30-08:30
After-school care
15:30-18:00
Source: oakworthprimary.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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