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What is Rainbow Primary Leadership Academy's Ofsted rating?

Rainbow Primary Leadership Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted (inspected 2022).

Where is Rainbow Primary Leadership Academy located?

Rainbow Primary Leadership Academy is located in Bradford, West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber, BD5 0HD.

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Rainbow Primary Leadership Academy serves students aged 4 to 11.

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Rainbow Primary Leadership Academy — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About Rainbow Primary Leadership Academy

Rainbow Primary Leadership Academy is a primary free school in Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this free school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.

In terms of academic performance, Rainbow Primary Leadership Academy has 66% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 165 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 6.7%, 29% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 5.4%.

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OfstedGood · 2022KS2 expected66%Attendance94.6%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

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Solid54% data coverage

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Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

Is it a fit?

What kind of school is Rainbow Primary Leadership Academy?

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

Ages: 4–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Size: 165 pupils
SEN support: 9% of pupils

In context — vs similar-intake schools

Above par for its intake

Rainbow Primary Leadership Academy is in the upper half for KS2 results (reading, writing & maths) among schools with a similar intake (21–31% of pupils eligible for free school meals).

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The area around this school

Environment score: 23/100

Below-average surroundings

Air quality5/100

Transport access90/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Rainbow Primary Leadership Academy

At Rainbow Primary Leadership Academy, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

76% met the expected standard in reading and 83% in maths.

Attendance at Rainbow Primary Leadership Academy

Rainbow Primary Leadership Academy has an overall absence rate of 5.4%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Rainbow Primary Leadership Academy

The teacher turnover rate at Rainbow Primary Leadership Academy is 6.7%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Rainbow Primary Leadership Academy

Rainbow Primary Leadership Academy has 165 pupils on roll.

29% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

9% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Rainbow Primary Leadership Academy Ofsted Rating: Good

Rainbow Primary Leadership Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in July 2022 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Rainbow Primary Leadership Academy 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 Rainbow Primary Leadership Academy'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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