St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy
Cross Lane, Great Horton, Bradford, BD7 3JTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy is a primary school in Bradford for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 227 schools in Bradford. It ranks 101st of 106 primary schools in Bradford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Requires improvement, from an inspection in November 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 15 November 2023, report published 11 January 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Requires improvement
- Quality of education
- Requires improvement
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Requires improvement
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 15 November 2023
The Christian ethos of this school underpins its values. Pupils learn about hope, humility and compassion among other values. The school has a rich and diverse community. Leaders work hard to ensure everyone is included and valued. Most pupils behave well. They are polite and welcoming to visitors. Adults model these behaviours to pupils. The school has worked closely with pupils and families to improve attendance. Pupils enjoy the range of after-school clubs on offer, including sports clubs and a cooking club. The school provides a free breakfast club, where everyone is welcome. Pupils understand responsibility and are active citizens. They have been 'parking wardens' outside of school to raise the awareness of safe parking. Pupils learn about difference. They say that tolerance and respect of difference is important to them. The school is ambitious for all pupils. The school ensures that children in the early years do well because the curriculum takes account of their starting points. However, in key stage 1 and 2, important gaps in pupils' understanding are not routinely identified. As a result, many pupils cannot access the planned curriculum.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the school has not clearly identified the most important knowledge that pupils need to learn. This means that pupils do not develop a secure subject understanding. The school should ensure that the subject knowledge is clearly identified, sequenced and taught for each subject area to ensure pupils build understanding over time.
- In key stage 2, the school does not provide appropriate support for pupils who still struggle with their reading. This means that the school are not addressing gaps in their fluency and understanding of language effectively. The school should ensure that all pupils receive the help they need to be able to read with fluency and confidence.
- In lessons, staff do not use assessment effectively to identify gaps and address misconceptions in learning. This means that, often, work is not matched well to pupils' understanding. The school should ensure that all staff use assessment effectively to identify gaps quickly and inform next steps in learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
54 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
412 pupils on roll, with places for 480
Schools near St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horton Park Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
| Southmere Primary Academy | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
| Farnham Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Horton Grange Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 50% met the expected standard |
| Brackenhill Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- BRADFORD DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Gillian Wilson
- Phone
- 01274573396
- Address
- Cross Lane, Great Horton, Bradford, BD7 3JT
- Local authority
- Bradford
- URN
- 138916
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.