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Shirley Manor Primary School

Bradford, BD12 8SAPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
3 Good · 2 Requires improvement
Nov 2024
KS2 Results
39%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.7×
Not oversubscribed
14 1st-choice / 19 places
Ranking
#12,574
of 13,686 nationally

About Shirley Manor Primary School

Eighty per cent of parents who responded to Ofsted’s Parent View survey would recommend Shirley Manor Primary School to other families, a figure that sits alongside a clear oversubscription picture. For the 2025/26 reception intake, the school received 25 applications for 19 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.32. Fourteen of those applications were first-preference choices, and all 14 received offers. Parents responding to the survey were particularly positive about the range of clubs and activities on offer, with 100 per cent agreeing or strongly agreeing that their child can take part. The school also scored well on safety: 93 per cent of respondents felt their child is safe, and 94 per cent said their child is happy. However, the picture is more mixed on communication and behaviour. Only 73 per cent agreed that concerns are dealt with properly, and 20 per cent disagreed that pupils are well behaved. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, rated behaviour and attitudes as Good, which suggests some disconnect between the official judgement and parent perception on this point.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressMethuen Oval, Bradford, Bradford, BD12 8SA
HeadteacherLucy Bailey
Local AuthorityBradford
Number of Pupils175
Free School Meals (FSM)56.0%
School Capacity175 / 236 (74% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

What 15 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Nov 2024
View Report
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Requires improvement

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

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

Facilities

6
Outdoor PlaygroundDining HallGymnasiumForest SchoolArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

AthleticsGymnasticsSwimmingRoundersDanceCricketNetball

Clubs & Activities

CodingScience ClubFilm ClubChess

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:55

After-school care

15:20-17:30

Source: shirleymanor.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shirley Manor Primary School

Shirley Manor 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.