Keelham Primary School
Well Heads, Denholme Gate, Bradford, BD13 4HHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Keelham Primary School is a primary school in Bradford for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 227 schools in Bradford. It ranks 26th of 106 primary schools in Bradford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 23 April 2013, report published 15 May 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 January 2023
'Be kind, persevere and succeed' are the school's values. They are central to everything that the school offers. When stepping into school, visitors are greeted in a polite, respectful manner by every pupil they meet. Pupils are proud of their school. The school is calm and orderly. Pupils know how staff expect them to behave. This can be seen in the positive behaviour shown by pupils in lessons and around school. Pupils say that bullying and poor behaviour are rare. They are certain that if any issues were to occur, adults in school would act immediately to support them. Leaders and staff provide a high-quality education for pupils. Leaders have high expectations of what pupils can and should achieve. Pupils learn a wide range of subjects from early years to Year 6. The school offers much more than an academic curriculum. For example, members of the school choir hold an annual concert and they recently sang at the local church for their tree light festival. Parents and carers feel lucky that their children can attend this school. They value the care and attention given to their children. They are very supportive of the school community, and school events are well attended. There are many fundraising events, such as the highly successful 'bake off' competition. Pupils are currently enjoying raising money for the school library by selling toast.
What the school should improve
- Reading books are not matched closely enough to phonic ability for some pupils. This means that the younger pupils are unable to read independently without adult support. Leaders should support teachers to ensure that they are selecting the reading books which have the sounds that pupils know well.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
16 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
111 pupils on roll, with places for 118
Schools near Keelham Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denholme Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
| Thornton Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 45% met the expected standard |
| Bradshaw Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 78% met the expected standard |
| Foxhill Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Russell Hall Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 57% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Foundation school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Robert Hunter
- Phone
- 01274832491
- Address
- Well Heads, Denholme Gate, Bradford, BD13 4HH
- Local authority
- Bradford
- URN
- 107438
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.