Heaton St Barnabas' CofE Aided Primary School
Rossefield Road, Heaton, Bradford, BD9 4DAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Heaton St Barnabas' CofE Aided Primary School is a primary school in Bradford for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 227 schools in Bradford. It ranks 50th of 106 primary schools in Bradford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 15 July 2014, report published 9 September 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 July 2023
This is a happy and inclusive school which sits at the heart of the community. Leaders and staff have built a caring culture. The core values of honesty, happiness, responsibility, respect, kindness and enthusiasm are central to the work of the school and its pupils. This means that pupils develop as well-rounded members of the community. Staff are ambitious for pupils and 'want to open pupils' eyes and minds' to life beyond Bradford and the United Kingdom. Staff have high expectations for all pupils. Pupils behave well in classrooms and around the school. Relationships between pupils, staff and parents are strong. Leaders' knowledge of the community means that they have been able to shape the curriculum so that pupils are prepared for life beyond the school. Pupils make a positive contribution to the school and local community. For example, they held an Eid celebration to raise money for earthquake victims, and take part in inter- generational aerobics with local elderly people. Pupils are proud of their school and its place in the community. Pupils feel safe and well supported by staff. Bullying is rare. When it happens, leaders deal with it quickly.
What the school should improve
- There is some variance in how consistently the phonics scheme is taught because some staff have not had the same degree of support, guidance and training. This means that some pupils do not learn to read as well as others. Leaders should ensure that all staff get effective support, training and guidance in how to teach the phonics scheme.
- Subject leaders have begun to break down learning into small steps, but there is more to be done to make clear which aspects are the most important for pupils to learn and remember. Pupils do not always learn everything required in a logical order, which means they do not develop the depth of knowledge that they could. Leaders should ensure that the curriculum continues to develop and that teachers understand clearly what pupils need to learn and in what order.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
59 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
382 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Heaton St Barnabas' CofE Aided Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret McMillan Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| St Cuthbert and the First Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Carlton Mills | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 45% met the expected standard |
| Frizinghall Primary School | 0.7 miles | Report card: Needs attention to strong standard | 64% met the expected standard |
| Lilycroft Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Diane Smith
- Phone
- 01274545019
- Address
- Rossefield Road, Heaton, Bradford, BD9 4DA
- Local authority
- Bradford
- URN
- 107321
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.