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Shibden Head Primary Academy

Bradford, BD13 2NDPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2023
KS2 Results
58%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
47 1st-choice / 50 places
Ranking
#8,286
of 13,686 nationally

About Shibden Head Primary Academy

Shibden Head Primary Academy is a state-funded mixed primary school in Bradford for children aged 4 to 11, currently operating very close to its full capacity of 419 pupils with 411 on roll. The school serves a community where 15.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, a figure that sits below the national average and suggests a relatively less deprived intake compared with many schools in the local authority. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 90 applications for just 50 places, making it officially oversubscribed. Of those, 47 first-preference families were offered a spot, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.8 applicants per place. This level of competition signals that the school is a popular choice among local parents, and the fact that it fills nearly all its capacity each year reinforces its standing within the Bradford primary market.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHainsworth Moor Grove, Bradford, Bradford, BD13 2ND
HeadteacherLucy Shaw
Local AuthorityBradford
Number of Pupils411
Free School Meals (FSM)15.1%
School Capacity411 / 419 (98% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Jun 2023
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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, 26 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
LibraryPlaying FieldsGymnasiumSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

FootballGymnasticsDanceCricketAthletics

Clubs & Activities

ChessDramaChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shibden Head Primary Academy

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