Woodside Academy

About Woodside Academy

Woodside Academy is a state-funded None primary school serving the Bradford community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 383 pupils on roll, operating at 74% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Woodside Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kirsty Porter, it falls under Bradford local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 48% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11202nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 123rd out of 153 in Bradford.

Woodside Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 57 applications for 32 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 32 were first-preference applications.

Woodside Academy parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is mixed, with 68% recommending the school (40 responses).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Woodside Academy include Outdoor Playground, Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Forest School, ICT Suite, Dining Hall.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Football, Dance, Cricket, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Coding, Chess.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 49.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Bradford, Woodside 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.

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