St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy
94%
Capacity
449
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy
St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Bradford community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 449 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 480 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Gillian Wilson, it falls under Bradford local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10891st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 118th out of 153 in Bradford.
St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 61 applications for 41 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 41 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 St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy include Library, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Cricket, Football, Swimming and 2 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Chess, Gardening, Science Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 47.2%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bradford, St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy 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 Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Cross Lane, Bradford, Bradford, BD7 3JT |
| Headteacher | Gillian Wilson |
| Local Authority | Bradford |
| Number of Pupils | 449 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 47.2% |
| School Capacity | 449 / 480 (94% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 11 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (50%)
10891st of 13,686
Nationally
1168th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
118th of 153
In Bradford
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
50%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
'22/23
35%
'23/24
50%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed41
61
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
41 families put this school as their 1st choice (67% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Cross Lane, Bradford
Bradford, BD7 3JT
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