Best Primary Schools in Bradford 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 157 schools across Bradford. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Bradford has 157 primary schools, of which 17 (11%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 126 rated Good — 91% of primary schools in Bradford are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Bradford follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

157
Total schools
17
Outstanding
11%
Outstanding rate
61.1%
Avg KS2 SATs
39.6
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 94 View school
🥈 Merlin Top Primary Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 89 View school
🥉 Burley Oaks Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 88 View school
4. Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 87 View school
5. Dixons Marchbank Primary
Primary
 Outstanding 86 View school
6. St John's CofE Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 86 View school
7. Copthorne Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 85 View school
8. Harden Primary School
Primary
 Good 85 View school
9. St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Primary
 Good 84 View school
10. East Morton CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
11. All Saints' CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
12. Keelham Primary School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
13. Beckfoot Heaton Primary
Primary
 Good 81 View school
14. Thackley Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
15. St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Primary
 Good 80 View school
16. Hollingwood Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
17. Farfield Primary and Nursery School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
18. Brackenhill Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
19. Lees Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
20. Holybrook Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 80 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Bradford?
There are 157 primary schools in Bradford, of which 17 (11%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Bradford?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Bradford is Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Bradford?
Primary and secondary school applications in Bradford are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Bradford council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Bradford?
11% of primary schools in Bradford are rated Outstanding and 80% are rated Good. 74.9% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.