Saltaire Primary School
Albert Road, Shipley, BD18 4NROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Saltaire Primary School is a primary school in Shipley for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 227 schools in Bradford. It ranks 6th of 12 primary schools in Shipley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 20 November 2018, report published 12 December 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 10 April 2024
Saltaire Primary School serves its community proudly. Pupils value the kind and nurturing environment. They are central to bringing this to life in the school. Pupils warmly welcome newcomers and visitors to their school. This caring ethos provides the foundations on which the school is built. The school has very high expectations for pupils. Pupils achieve well in national assessments. They also rise to the high expectations for their behaviour. They focus well in lessons and are quick to settle to learning activities. Pupils enjoy their learning opportunities. Pupils feel safe in the school. They have trusted adults they can turn to. Pupils know that bullying sometimes happens. They are clear that the school takes this seriously and deals with it effectively. Older pupils support Reception children when they join the school. They take their role as a buddy very seriously. Pupils and parents value the wide range of exciting extra-curricular clubs on offer. These include skateboarding, gymnastics and art club. Many pupils attend these. The Saltaire Primary School University ensures that all pupils access enrichment activities every week. Pupils value this time. They enjoy the range of new experiences, such as learning British Sign Language and first aid.
What the school should improve
- On some occasions, the activities in lessons are not well matched to intended learning outcomes. This means that some learning time is not utilised as well as it could be. The school should continue to refine the curriculum to ensure that all learning opportunities are meaningful.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
53 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
418 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Saltaire Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wycliffe CofE Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 49% met the expected standard |
| St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 80% met the expected standard |
| Baildon Glen Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 29% met the expected standard |
| Shipley CofE Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 43% met the expected standard |
| Sandal Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Chris Evans
- Phone
- 01274584093
- Address
- Albert Road, Shipley, BD18 4NR
- Local authority
- Bradford
- URN
- 107270
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.