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Margaret McMillan Primary School

Scotchman Road, Heaton, Margaret McMillan Primary School, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD9 5DF, Bradford


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
22.6 / 100
Bottom 23%
Better than 23% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
593
Capacity
665
Ages
311
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Summary

With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 55% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which is above the national average. Parent satisfaction is relatively high, with 79% of respondents recommending the school, although only 5% of students achieve a higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more able learners.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 14 January 2025
Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs 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%.55%Bottom 26% UK
Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%.5%Bottom 38% UK
Parent View (24 responses)
3.5
My child is happy
88%
Good range of extra-curricular
88%
Bullying is dealt withParent View publishes % who disagree that bullying is dealt with — lower is better. Bar shows room for improvement (100% − disagree).
17% disagree
School keeps me informed
83%
My child feels safe
79%
I'd recommend this school
79%
My child makes good progress
75%
Progress is communicated
75%
Good range of subjects
71%
School has high expectations
71%
Behaviour is good
67%
School supports development
63%
School responds to concerns
54%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani80.8%
Black African2.9%
Mixed W+Asian2.4%
Asian Other2.2%
Other2.2%
White Other1.7%
Gypsy/Roma1.5%
Asian Indian1.3%
Mixed Other1.0%
White British1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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53.81026, -1.78810 · BD9 5DF

School details
Local authorityBradford
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN143568
School typeAcademy converter

Frequently asked questions
What is Margaret McMillan Primary School rated by Ofsted?

Margaret McMillan Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 January 2025.

Is Margaret McMillan Primary School a good school?

Margaret McMillan Primary School scores 22.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 23% 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 Margaret McMillan Primary School?

Based on 24 Ofsted Parent View responses, Margaret McMillan Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 70% across all parent survey questions.

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