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Ryecroft Primary Academy
Kesteven Close, Holmewood, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD4 0LS, Bradford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
17.4 / 100
Bottom 18%
Better than 18% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
192
Capacity
236
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
81%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary academy demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 50% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 83% nationally. However, there are areas for improvement, as no students achieved the higher standard in these subjects. The school serves a modest-sized community of 192 pupils, and while it has some strengths, its LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than only 18% of schools, suggesting potential for further development.
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Last inspected: 30 January 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
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%. | 50% | Bottom 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British67.2%
White Other7.8%
Mixed W+Asian6.3%
Black African5.2%
Asian Pakistani4.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.1%
Black Other1.0%
Mixed Other1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
Asian Indian0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
traveller_irish0.5%
Location
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53.77398, -1.70491 · BD4 0LS
School details
Local authorityBradford
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN138675
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.ryecroftpa.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Ryecroft Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Ryecroft Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 January 2019.
Is Ryecroft Primary Academy a good school?
Ryecroft Primary Academy scores 17.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 18% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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