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Russell Hall Primary School

Bradford, BD13 2AWPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
3 Good · 2 Requires improvement
Jun 2025
KS2 Results
43%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
25 1st-choice / 25 places
Ranking
#12,150
of 13,686 nationally

About Russell Hall Primary School

Russell Hall Primary School in Bradford is a smaller-than-average state primary, currently home to 219 pupils against a capacity of 236. That leaves a little breathing room, but the school is clearly in demand: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 72 applications for just 25 places, with all 25 first-preference offers accepted and an oversubscription ratio of 2.88. The pupil body is notably diverse in terms of disadvantage, with 26.4% of children eligible for free school meals — significantly above the national average of around 23% and a marker of the community it serves. The school has nursery provision for children from age three, and it is mixed and non-denominational. While the headteacher, Andrew Grant, leads a school that has seen its Ofsted rating shift, the parent view is overwhelmingly positive: 88% of respondents would recommend the school, and 98% agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy there.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressWest End, Bradford, Bradford, BD13 2AW
HeadteacherAndrew Grant
Local AuthorityBradford
Number of Pupils219
Free School Meals (FSM)26.4%
School Capacity219 / 236 (93% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 Jun 2025
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Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement
Early Years Provision
Good

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

Source: Ofsted, 8 Sept 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Art StudiosMusic RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundLibraryGymnasium

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

CricketRoundersSwimmingAthleticsNetball

Clubs & Activities

GardeningCodingDramaChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere Learning

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Russell Hall Primary School

Russell Hall Primary School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.