Rainbow Primary Leadership Academy
Nelson Street, Bradford, BD5 0HDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Rainbow Primary Leadership Academy is a primary school in Bradford for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 227 schools in Bradford. It ranks 16th of 106 primary schools in Bradford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 February 2013, report published 21 March 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 5 July 2022
All members of this school community feel part of the 'Rainbow family.' Pupils understand the school STAR values of service, teamwork, ambition and respect. Pupils feel safe. If they have any worries, they have the confidence to tell an adult who will help. Bullying rarely happens but, when it does, adults deal with it effectively. Pupils are polite, respectful and considerate to others. They look for opportunities to carry out small acts of service. For example, holding doors open for others and helping their peers during lessons. Staff consistently apply the behaviour policy. They praise positive behaviours that pupils demonstrate. Pupils learn the important things to help them behave. For example, staff say, 'line up to show up' and 'tidy hands'. All pupils understand what these mean. As a result, behaviour is calm and orderly. Parents are positive about the school. Leaders are ambitious for pupils. Their work has a positive impact on the experiences of pupils. The significant number of pupils who have come to the school after the start of the school year is a challenge for leaders. However, they face this challenge with enthusiasm and make sure that new starters are warmly welcomed and supported to be successful.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects such as history, the precise knowledge leaders want pupils to know is not clear. There are some inconsistencies in how pupils build their knowledge over time. Leaders should ensure that the precise knowledge they wish pupils to learn in all subjects is clearly defined.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
59 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
329 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Rainbow Primary Leadership Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
| Dixons Music Primary | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 63% met the expected standard |
| All Saints CofE Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
| Newby Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Free schools
- Sector
- Free school
- Trust
- STAR ACADEMIES
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Jonathan Harris
- Phone
- 01274221400
- Address
- Nelson Street, Bradford, BD5 0HD
- Local authority
- Bradford
- URN
- 137320
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.