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What is Co-op Academy Penny Oaks's Ofsted rating?

Co-op Academy Penny Oaks was rated "Good" by Ofsted (inspected 2022).

Where is Co-op Academy Penny Oaks located?

Co-op Academy Penny Oaks is located in Bradford, West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber, BD3 9ND.

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Co-op Academy Penny Oaks serves students aged 3 to 11.

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Co-op Academy Penny Oaks — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About Co-op Academy Penny Oaks

Co-op Academy Penny Oaks is a primary academy in Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.

In terms of academic performance, Co-op Academy Penny Oaks has 60% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 98 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 8.5%, 41% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 4.7%.

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OfstedGood · 2022KS2 expected60%Attendance95.3%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

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Is it a fit?

What kind of school is Co-op Academy Penny Oaks?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 3–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Size: 98 pupils
SEN support: 15% of pupils

In context — vs similar-intake schools

Above par for its intake

Co-op Academy Penny Oaks's KS2 results (reading, writing & maths) of 60% looks modest against the national average, but among schools with a similar intake (31–85% of pupils eligible for free school meals) it is in the upper half — it adds more value than its raw results suggest.

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Environment score: 14/100

Below-average surroundings

Air quality16/100

Transport access25/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Co-op Academy Penny Oaks

At Co-op Academy Penny Oaks, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

60% met the expected standard in reading and 76% in maths.

Attendance at Co-op Academy Penny Oaks

Co-op Academy Penny Oaks has an overall absence rate of 4.7%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Co-op Academy Penny Oaks

The teacher turnover rate at Co-op Academy Penny Oaks is 8.5%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Co-op Academy Penny Oaks

Co-op Academy Penny Oaks has 98 pupils on roll.

41% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

15% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Co-op Academy Penny Oaks Ofsted Rating: Good

Co-op Academy Penny Oaks was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in December 2022 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Co-op Academy Penny Oaks is due for reinspection this year (2026).

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Co-op Academy Penny Oaks's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

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