Clayton Village Academy

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted judgements: Good

John Street, Clayton, Bradford, BD14 6ADOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Clayton Village Academy is a primary school in Bradford for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 227 schools in Bradford. It ranks 77th of 106 primary schools in Bradford. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 19 November 2024, report published 17 December 2024

This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.

Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 19 November 2024

This is a happy and inclusive school community. Staff have high expectations for pupils' behaviour and achievement. Children make a good start to their education in the early years. Over key stages 1 and 2, pupils generally achieve well. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported. Learning experiences are matched well to pupils' needs. The school sets clear routines that support pupils' behaviour. For example, pupils learn 'proud walking' so that they move quietly and safely around school. At social times, pupils usually play harmoniously. Staff supervise and manage any poor behaviour effectively. Relationships between staff and pupils are strong. This helps pupils to feel safe in school. The school provides a range of meaningful experiences to support pupils' social development. For example, pupils in Years 5 and 6 take part in social action projects. They learn communication skills and help groups in the local community, such as elderly residents in a care home. Pupils in Year 3 enjoy a range of shared experiences with pupils from two contrasting schools to learn about each other and become friends.

What the school should improve

  • The school does not consistently make effective use of the information it gathers about different aspects of its work. When this happens, opportunities to make improvements are missed or delayed. The school should make sure that information is analysed effectively and used efficiently to inform next steps.
  • In the wider curriculum, pupils do not have sufficient opportunity to revisit and expand upon the most important knowledge they need to remember. Consequently, sometimes pupils' understanding across these subjects lacks depth. The school should identify clearly the important knowledge and concepts that pupils need to know in depth and make sure that teachers know when to provide opportunities to re-encounter this important knowledge across the curriculum and over time.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

25 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths56%

56%, 6 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score104

104, 2 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score102

102, 3 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score101

101, 4 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

191 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals18.3%

18.3%, 8.2 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language13.1%

13.1%, 8.5 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support12.6%

12.6%, 2.2 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan7.9%

7.9%, 1.9 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Clayton Village Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Clayton St John CofE Primary School0.1 milesOfsted judgements: Good43% met the expected standard
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy0.5 milesOfsted: Good71% met the expected standard
Hollingwood Academy0.7 milesOfsted: Good80% met the expected standard
Stocks Lane Primary School0.8 milesOfsted: Good57% met the expected standard
St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good44% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
IMPACT EDUCATION MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mrs Heidi Rahim
Address
John Street, Clayton, Bradford, BD14 6AD
Local authority
Bradford
URN
148869

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.