Located in Bradford, Knowleswood Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Knowleswood Primary School currently has around 440 pupils on roll, which is about 105% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.6% boys and 46.4% girls. Around 66.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

School Information

Address: Knowles Lane, Bradford, BD4 9AE
Website:
Telephone:
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Bradford
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Noreen Dunn
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 132183

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Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 420
Number of Pupils: 440
Number of Boys: 236
Number of Girls: 204

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Well Below Average (-5.0)
Writing: Average (-0.1)
Maths: Well Below Average (-6.0)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
18%
Town average
55%
Local authority average
54%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
2%
Town average
5%
Local authority average
5%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
98.0
Town average
103.2
Local authority average
103.2
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
95.0
Town average
103.4
Local authority average
102.9
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Knowleswood Primary School
Knowles Lane , BD4 9AE
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Knowleswood Primary School
Knowles Lane , BD4 9AE
2out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
St Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Tong Street , Dudley Hill BD4 9PY
3out of 4 447 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
St Columba's Catholic Primary School
Tong Street , Dudley Hill BD4 9PY
- not rated 447 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Dudley Hill First School
Harry Street , Dudley Hill BD4 9PH
- not rated 649 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bradford Forster Academy
Fenby Avenue , BD4 8RG
- not rated 772 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Bradford Cathedral Community College
Lister Avenue , BD4 7QT
- not rated 1,217 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bowling Community College
Lister Avenue , BD4 7QT
- not rated 1,217 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Yorkshire Martyrs Catholic College
Westgate Hill Street , BD4 6NR
- not rated 1,882 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Tong Leadership Academy
Westgate Hill Street , BD4 6NR
3out of 4 2,154 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Holme Middle School
Knowles Lane , Holmewood BD4 9AE
- not rated 136 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Fenby Middle School
Lorne Street , BD4 7PS
- not rated 990 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Lower Fields Middle School
Fenby Avenue , BD4 8RG
- not rated 1,004 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Broomwood Middle School
Dawson Lane , Bierley BD4 6JF
- not rated 1,113 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Tyersal Middle School
Fearnville Drive , BD4 8DX
- not rated 1,550 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford
Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR
- not rated 2,899 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
New College Bradford
Nelson Street , BD5 0DX
- not rated 3,044 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bradford Academy
Lister Avenue , BD4 7QS
- not rated 1,257 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Darul Uloom Dawatul Imaan
Harry Street , Off Wakefield Road BD4 9PH
- not rated 628 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
Wedgwood School and Community Nursery
Landscove Avenue , Holmewood BD4 0NQ
- not rated 920 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bradford District PRU
Anerley Street , BD4 7SY
- not rated 942 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bolling Special School
Anerley Street , BD4 7SY
- not rated 1,048 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Lindley House School
Anerley Street , Bowling Hall Road BD4 7SY
- not rated 1,048 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.