Ryecroft Primary Academy
Kesteven Close, Holmewood, Bradford, BD4 0LSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Ryecroft Primary Academy is a primary school in Bradford for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 227 schools in Bradford. It ranks 88th of 106 primary schools in Bradford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 30 January 2019, report published 5 March 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 February 2025
Pupils are happy and confident. They enjoy coming to school and talk about their learning with enthusiasm. Many pupils reach the high expectations that the school has of them and achieve well. Older pupils relish opportunities to support younger pupils, such as by being a 'reading ambassador'. This is just one of many leadership opportunities that pupils can apply for. Most pupils behave well in lessons and at social times. They are keen to earn rewards for their behaviour. Pupils learn the importance of treating others with respect. However, some pupils report that there are sometimes incidents of bullying and name-calling. While they are confident that adults will resolve this quickly, sometimes it reoccurs. Pupils know that they can talk to a trusted adult if they have any worries. The school is determined to provide pupils with a wide set of experiences before they leave at the end of Year 6. Some of these experiences help to foster pupils' aspirations for the future through, for example, visiting universities and careers events with local employers. Other opportunities help to develop positive character traits. For example, pupils take part in a residential visit which helps to develop their independence and teamwork skills.
What the school should improve
- Staff do not consistently identify and address basic errors in pupils' work quickly enough. This means that some pupils make the same mistakes repeatedly and do not learn as well as they could. The school should ensure that all staff prioritise supporting pupils to overcome gaps in their basic skills so that they learn and achieve well in all subjects.
- There is variability in how well staff adapt learning for pupils with SEND. As a result, pupils with SEND sometimes find it difficult to complete tasks in lessons. The school should ensure that staff know how to make effective adaptations to their teaching so that pupils with SEND learn well in lessons and over time.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
20 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
199 pupils on roll, with places for 236
Schools near Ryecroft Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrwood Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 30% met the expected standard |
| Knowleswood Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 20% met the expected standard |
| St Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| St John's CofE Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 76% met the expected standard |
| Lower Fields Primary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Suzanna Morrison
- Phone
- 01274422044
- Address
- Kesteven Close, Holmewood, Bradford, BD4 0LS
- Local authority
- Bradford
- URN
- 138675
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.