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Drighlington Primary School

Moorland Road, Bradford, Leeds, BD11 1JY

Requires Improvement

Inspected 12 June 2024

Requires Improvement
Ofsted
53%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
3–11
Ages
405
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Community school
Type

About Drighlington Primary School

Drighlington Primary School is a community school in Bradford, Leeds, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 405 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 June 2024) rated it Requires Improvement. At the end of Key Stage 2, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 10.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Leeds →
School Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 3–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
405 / 498 (81%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection
12 June 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

10.4%
Free school meals
6.3%
EAL
0.3%
SEN support
13.1%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

53%
Expected standard (RWM)
8%
Higher standard (RWM)
105
Avg reading score
104
Avg maths score

Attendance

5.7%
Overall absence
14.5%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

17.2
Teachers (FTE)
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24
23.1
Pupils per teacher
↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24
10.43
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -5.5 vs 2023/24
£42,539
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 29% on leadership pay
↑ +£2,028 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
5
Leadership (FTE)
↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,883
Spend per pupil
£6,152
Income per pupil
46%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Moorland Road, Bradford, Leeds, BD11 1JY
Phone
01132853000
Headteacher
Sara Harris

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Drighlington Primary School?
Drighlington Primary School is a community school in Bradford, Leeds, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Drighlington Primary School have?
Drighlington Primary School has 405 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Drighlington Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Drighlington Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 June 2024).
How does Drighlington Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
53% of pupils at Drighlington Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Drighlington Primary School?
Drighlington Primary School is located at Moorland Road, Bradford, Leeds, BD11 1JY.

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