Sandal Primary School
West Lane, Baildon, Shipley, BD17 5DHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Sandal Primary School is a primary school in Shipley for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 227 schools in Bradford. It ranks 5th of 12 primary schools in Shipley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 June 2018, report published 12 July 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 22 November 2023
Sandal Primary School is a happy and welcoming place to learn. Pupils love coming to school. They know it is a safe place where they will be supported by adults who care for them. The school's motto of 'nurture, grow and succeed' is woven through the curriculum and every aspect of school life. The school has high expectations for every pupil, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). These expectations are realised as pupils typically achieve well. Pupils are proud of their leadership roles such as junior school leaders and eco-warriors. They are very well prepared for the next stage of their education and to be active and positive citizens. Pupils conduct themselves well throughout the building and at less structured times. They are polite and welcoming to visitors. Pupils insist that bullying is very rare and they know that adults will support them should it occur. The school encourages pupils' talents and interests well. There is a wide variety of clubs and activities that are attended well by pupils. These take place at lunchtimes and before and after school to ensure that pupils have plentiful opportunities to attend.
What the school should improve
- Pupils' written work is not of a consistently high standard. As a result, some pupils do not develop the skills that they need to become fluent writers. This, consequently, impacts on the quality of the work pupils' complete in a range of subjects. The school needs to put in place a consistent approach to the teaching of handwriting to ensure that pupils develop the skills necessary to support their future learning.
- Several parents commented that communication from school is not always accurate or effective. This means that parents sometimes do not know what is happening and miss events. Communication with parents needs to be improved so that parents feel fully informed about what is going on and so they can fully support their child's learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
56 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
463 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Sandal Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baildon Glen Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 29% met the expected standard |
| Wycliffe CofE Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 49% met the expected standard |
| Hoyle Court Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Saltaire Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Christ Church Church of England Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 46% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Paul Douglass
- Phone
- 01274598115
- Address
- West Lane, Baildon, Shipley, BD17 5DH
- Local authority
- Bradford
- URN
- 107287
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.