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Saltaire Primary School

Saltaire Primary School

Bradford, BD18 4NRPrimary School·Ages 4-11
Goodby Ofsted

97%

Capacity

409

Pupils

2.8x

Demand

About Saltaire Primary School

Saltaire Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Bradford community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 409 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 420 places).

Ofsted has rated Saltaire Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Chris Evans, it falls under Bradford local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5336th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 46th out of 153 in Bradford.

Saltaire Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 167 applications for 60 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 57 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, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Saltaire Primary School include Art Studios, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Music Rooms, Sports Hall, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Athletics, Dance, Tennis, as well as clubs including Drama, Gardening, Coding.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 16.1%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Bradford, Saltaire 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressAlbert Road, Shipley, Bradford, BD18 4NR
HeadteacherChris Evans
Local AuthorityBradford
Number of Pupils409
Free School Meals (FSM)16.1%
School Capacity409 / 420 (97% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Apr 2024
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (11 Apr 2024): School remains Good

Unchanged
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 12 Dec 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (67%)

5336th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 50%

553rd of 1,506

In Yorkshire and the Humber

Top 50%

46th of 153

In Bradford

Top 50%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

67%

Expected Standard

15%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 106
Expected:77%
Higher:32%
Writing
Expected:73%
Higher:20%
MathsAvg Score: 105
Expected:78%
Higher:28%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeStable -1%

'22/23

68%

'23/24

67%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyOther

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

Facilities

7
Art StudiosPlaying FieldsSensory RoomDining HallMusic RoomsSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

RoundersAthleticsDanceTennis

Clubs & Activities

DramaGardeningCoding

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

60

Applications

167

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.8x
0x1x2x3x5x+

57 families put this school as their 1st choice (34% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Saltaire Primary School

Saltaire 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.

Contact Information

01274584093www.saltaireprimaryschool.co.uk

Albert Road, Shipley

Bradford, BD18 4NR

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Albert Road, Shipley

Bradford, BD18 4NR

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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