Whetley Academy
Whetley Lane, Girlington, Bradford, BD8 9HZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Whetley Academy is a primary school in Bradford for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 227 schools in Bradford. It ranks 90th of 106 primary schools in Bradford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 9 May 2018, report published 8 June 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 27 September 2023
Whetley Academy is a diverse, inclusive and caring school. Leaders place the highest priority on the well-being and safety of everyone in the school community. Staff know pupils well and use this knowledge to support pupils' welfare. One pupil, typical of many, said, 'Staff really care for us here.' Many pupils leave and arrive at the school mid-year. Yet, everyone is made to feel welcome and included. Pupils play and learn harmoniously. Bullying is rare. If it does happen, staff deal with it quickly. Leaders have high expectations of what pupils can achieve, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils respond well to the ambitions their teachers have for them. As a result, pupils achieve well from their starting points, over time. Pupils are, rightly, proud of their school and keen to talk to visitors. Pupils appreciate the opportunities that leaders provide to broaden their interests and to take on responsibilities. These include being members of the school council and play leaders. Pupils also enjoy a broad range of after-school clubs, and visits to museums or places of worship. Older pupils experience an overnight residential trip to an outdoor education centre. These opportunities help pupils to develop greater independence and resilience by the time they leave the school at the end of Year 6.
What the school should improve
- In a few foundation subjects, teachers do not consistently use assessment to check precisely that pupils have fully understand prior content before they introduce more complex tasks. As a result, pupils do not consistently develop subject-specific knowledge as well as they should. Leaders should ensure that teachers check with precision pupils' understanding in the foundation subjects before moving on to new learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
72 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
387 pupils on roll, with places for 710
Schools near Whetley Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Girlington Primary School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
| St Philip's CofE Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| St William's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Lilycroft Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Miriam Lord Primary School | 0.4 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 65% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Jonny Townend
- Phone
- 01274422041
- Address
- Whetley Lane, Girlington, Bradford, BD8 9HZ
- Local authority
- Bradford
- URN
- 139046
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.