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Sandy Lane Primary School

Bradford, BD15 9JUPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2024
KS2 Results
60%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
30 1st-choice / 31 places
Ranking
#7,740
of 13,686 nationally

About Sandy Lane Primary School

Sandy Lane Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families, with 101 applications for just 31 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.26. That means more than three families applied for every available spot, and all 30 first-preference applicants were offered a place, suggesting strong local confidence in the school. While the data doesn't include a formal parent-view survey percentage, the sheer demand speaks volumes about the school's reputation in Bradford. The school is a mixed, state primary for children aged 2 to 11, with a nursery provision on site, and it is non-religious. Headteacher Fiona Newsome leads a school that is close to capacity, with 332 pupils against a maximum of 345, and just over a quarter of pupils (28.3%) are eligible for free school meals, which is above the national average.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressCottingley Road, Bradford, Bradford, BD15 9JU
HeadteacherFiona Newsome
Local AuthorityBradford
Number of Pupils332
Free School Meals (FSM)28.3%
School Capacity332 / 345 (96% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

31 Jan 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 13 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Outdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteMusic RoomsForest SchoolLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

RoundersTennisAthleticsCross CountrySwimmingGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubCodingDrama

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

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Sandy Lane 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.