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 open primary schools. Of the 156 with a published Ofsted inspection, 16 (10%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 90% held Good or Outstanding — these are the last single-word grades from before Ofsted retired them on 10 November 2025 (how we treat Ofsted data). On our composite Schools Near Me score, Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy currently leads the local rankings. Closed schools are excluded from every list on this page.

Use the ranked table below to compare schools side by side, then open any school for the full picture. Application deadlines in Bradford follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

157
Total schools
16
Outstanding (historic grade)
10%
of inspected schools (pre-Nov-2025)
61.1%
Avg KS2 SATs
39.6
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) 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

Ranked by the Schools Near Me score. Ofsted grades shown are each school's last single-word grade from before 10 November 2025, when Ofsted retired single-word overall judgements — they are historic and not comparable to the new report cards. How we use Ofsted data. Closed schools are excluded.

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Bradford?
There are 157 open primary schools in Bradford (closed schools are excluded). 16 of the 156 with a published inspection held a historic Ofsted grade of Outstanding (the last single-word grade before single-word grades were retired on 10 November 2025).
What are the best-rated primary schools in Bradford?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked primary school in Bradford is Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy. The full ranked table above lists the top 20 schools with their score and last historic Ofsted grade. We never list closed schools.
How is the Schools Near Me score calculated?
The Schools Near Me score is a 0–100 composite combining the school's last historic Ofsted grade, published exam and assessment results, attendance and pupil–teacher ratio. It is not an Ofsted rating. Full methodology: https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#score
Are Ofsted single-word grades still current in Bradford?
No. Ofsted retired single-word overall grades (Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate) on 10 November 2025 and replaced them with report cards. Any single-word grade shown on this page is the school's last historic grade from before that date and is not comparable to the new report cards. See https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#ofsted
How do I apply for a school place in Bradford?
Primary and secondary applications in Bradford are coordinated by the local authority on the national timetable: apply by 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and by 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively. Check the Bradford council website for local forms and any in-year rules.

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.