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What is Shibden Head Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

Shibden Head Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted (inspected 2023).

Do parents recommend Shibden Head Primary Academy?

91% of parents would recommend Shibden Head Primary Academy to another parent, according to Ofsted's official Parent View survey.

Where is Shibden Head Primary Academy located?

Shibden Head Primary Academy is located in Bradford, West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber, BD13 2ND.

What age range does Shibden Head Primary Academy serve?

Shibden Head Primary Academy serves students aged 4 to 11.

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Shibden Head Primary Academy — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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What people say about Shibden Head Primary Academy

From Ofsted Parent View — the official survey of parents at this school.

91% would recommend73% happy with the school82% say their child feels safe

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About Shibden Head Primary Academy

Shibden Head Primary Academy 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, Shibden Head Primary Academy has 58% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 215 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 20.6%, 12% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 3.7%.

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OfstedGood · 2023KS2 expected58%Attendance96.3%

Profile completeness: 6 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

Exam & assessment results

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6.8

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Strong82% 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 Shibden Head Primary 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: 215 pupils
SEN support: 11% of pupils

In context — vs similar-intake schools

Below par for its intake

Shibden Head Primary Academy is in the lower half for KS2 results (reading, writing & maths) among schools with a similar intake (8–13% of pupils eligible for free school meals).

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The area around this school

Environment score: 53/100

Average surroundings

Air quality58/100

Transport access25/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Shibden Head Primary Academy

At Shibden Head Primary Academy, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

81% met the expected standard in reading and 81% in maths.

Attendance at Shibden Head Primary Academy

Shibden Head Primary Academy has an overall absence rate of 3.7%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Shibden Head Primary Academy

The teacher turnover rate at Shibden Head Primary Academy is 20.6%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Shibden Head Primary Academy

Shibden Head Primary Academy has 215 pupils on roll.

12% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

11% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Shibden Head Primary Academy Ofsted Rating: Good

Shibden Head Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in June 2023 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Shibden Head Primary Academy is next inspection expected around 2027.

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 Shibden Head Primary 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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