Harden Primary School

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

Long Lane, Harden, Bingley, BD16 1LJOpen in maps

Harden Primary School is a primary school in Bingley for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 227 schools in Bradford. It ranks 1st of 8 primary schools in Bingley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2019.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 18 September 2019, report published 16 October 2019

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

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 4 March 2025

Pupils achieve well and flourish at this caring and inclusive school. The school has high expectations of the pupils and ensures that they benefit from a broad and rich curriculum. This is reflected in pupils' high attainment at the end of key stage 2 in national assessments for reading and mathematics. Children in the early years also make a strong start to their education. Pupils conduct themselves and behave very well. They are highly considerate and polite. Pupils consistently demonstrate the school values, such as being a good role model and respecting the feelings of others. They work hard in lessons and cooperate well with the staff and each other. Pupils make an incredibly positive contribution to the ethos of the school. The school encourages pupils to take part in enrichment opportunities. Pupils of all ages enthusiastically make the most of these activities and everyone is involved. Workshops on forensic science, the Tudors and Bhangra dancing help to bring learning to life. Pupils demonstrate leadership in a variety of roles that they relish and learn from. These include the fair-trade group, the 'happiness heroes' and the 'active ambassadors'. These roles give pupils opportunities to learn about sustainability, well-being and sport.

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

28 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths89%

89%, 27 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths25%

25%, 17 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score111

111, 5 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score111

111, 6 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score110

110, 5 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

212 pupils on roll, with places for 214

Eligible for free school meals10.8%

10.8%, 15.7 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language0%

0%, 21.6 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support11.8%

11.8%, 3 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan7.1%

7.1%, 1.1 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Harden Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Wilsden Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good63% met the expected standard
Myrtle Park Primary1 mileOfsted: Requires improvement57% met the expected standard
Cullingworth Village Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good55% met the expected standard
Long Lee Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good39% met the expected standard
Beckfoot Priestthorpe Primary School & Nursery2 milesOfsted: Good68% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
EXCEED ACADEMIES TRUST
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mrs Leanne Ruddock
Phone
01535273847
Website
hardenprimaryacademy.co.uk
Address
Long Lane, Harden, Bingley, BD16 1LJ
Local authority
Bradford
URN
140076

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.