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Idle CofE Primary School
Boothroyd Drive, Idle, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD10 8LU, Bradford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
5.7 / 100
Bottom 6%
Better than 6% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
414
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a KS2 expected combined score of 60%, the school performs above the national average, ranking in the top 63% for expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics. However, only 3% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in academic excellence. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 69% recommending the school, and the recent Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement" suggests that there are areas that need attention.
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Last inspected: 28 January 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 60% | Bottom 37% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Parent View (127 responses)
★★★★★3.5
My child feels safe
91%
Good range of extra-curricular
90%
Good range of subjects
87%
My child is happy
79%
Progress is communicated
76%
My child makes good progress
72%
Behaviour is good
72%
School has high expectations
72%
School keeps me informed
71%
I'd recommend this school
69%
School supports development
65%
School responds to concerns
47%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.1%
Asian Pakistani3.1%
White Other2.9%
Asian Indian2.7%
Mixed Other1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Black African1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Asian Other1.0%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Black Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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53.84059, -1.73430 · BD10 8LU
School details
Local authorityBradford
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN107320
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.idleprimaryschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Idle CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Idle CofE Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 January 2025.
Is Idle CofE Primary School a good school?
Idle CofE Primary School scores 5.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 6% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Idle CofE Primary School?
Based on 127 Ofsted Parent View responses, Idle CofE Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 70% across all parent survey questions.
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