Bradshaw Primary School
Ingham Lane, Bradshaw, Halifax, HX2 9PFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Bradshaw Primary School is a primary school in Halifax for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 112 schools in Calderdale. It ranks 5th of 40 primary schools in Halifax. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 April 2015, report published 14 May 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 10 April 2024
The 'Bradshaw way' of learning is at the heart of the broad and ambitious curriculum. Leaders set high expectations for pupils. From the early years, pupils are nurtured in an environment rich with learning opportunities. Pupils are active and enthusiastic learners. They appreciate reading for pleasure and for learning. The school's aspiration for all pupils to become avid and fluent readers before they leave Bradshaw is being realised. The school is friendly and welcoming. Relationships between pupils and staff are warm and respectful. There is a calm and caring ethos. Pupils feel safe and behave well. They know staff will help them with any difficulties or worries they may have. Staff deal with incidents of poor behaviour effectively. Pupils have positive attitudes and engage well in lessons. They relish the outdoor play and learning opportunities. Pupils enjoy a variety of school clubs and activities. These include circus skills, embroidery, orchestra, art, ballet and sports. Pupils hold various positions of responsibility. These include being members of the 'smart' school council and eco council. Pupils are rightly proud of the successes of the school choir. The choir recently won the shield in the 'festive class' at the Mrs Sunderland Festival 2024.
What the school should improve
- The school's analysis of the progress pupils make is not as well developed in some curriculum subjects as it is in others. Leaders cannot be sure that all pupils are being supported to do their best in all subjects. The school should ensure that the assessment of what pupils know, and can do, across the curriculum is analysed thoroughly and that leaders use their analysis to ensure that all pupils achieve the best possible outcomes.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
40 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
323 pupils on roll, with places for 347
Schools near Bradshaw Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Academy Whitehill | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Abbey Park Academy | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 85% met the expected standard |
| Foxhill Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Shibden Head Primary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 51% met the expected standard |
| Keelham Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 81% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE FAMILY OF LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Julia Baker
- Phone
- 01422244283
- Address
- Ingham Lane, Bradshaw, Halifax, HX2 9PF
- Local authority
- Calderdale
- URN
- 137987
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.