Newhall Park Primary School, based in Bradford, provides primary education, 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.

Newhall Park Primary School currently has around 417 pupils on roll, which is about 84% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.3% boys and 48.7% girls. Around 37.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 6.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 20.2%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 46.3%. other mixed pupils make up about 25.7%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Newhall Road, Bradford, BD4 6AF
Website: www.newhallparkprimary.net/
Telephone: 01274778577
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Bradford
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Karren El Kheir
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 132185

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 18/10/2016

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 498
Number of Pupils: 417
Number of Boys: 214
Number of Girls: 203

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.4% 4%
Persistent absence: 20.2% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British46.30%193
Other Mixed25.70%107
Other White9.40%39
White and Asian4.30%18
Pakistani4.10%17
Indian2.40%10
Other (any other ethnic group)1.90%8
White and Black African1.40%6
White and Black Caribbean1.40%6
African1.20%5
Bangladeshi1.00%4
Unclassified0.50%2
Other Asian0.20%1
Caribbean0.20%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0

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: Average (1.1)
Writing: Well Above Average (3.7)
Maths: Average (1.3)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
70%
Town average
55%
Local authority average
54%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
8%
Town average
5%
Local authority average
5%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
104.0
Town average
103.2
Local authority average
103.2
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
104.0
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
Newhall Park Primary School
Newhall Road , Bierley BD4 6AF
3out of 4 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Hambledon First School
Bierley House Avenue , BD4 6BU
- not rated 381 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Bierley CofE First School
Bierley Lane , Bierley BD4 6AA
- not rated 414 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St John's CofE Primary School
Dawson Lane , Bierley BD4 6JF
4out of 4 982 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
St John's CofE Primary School
Dawson Lane , Bierley BD4 6JF
- not rated 982 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bradford Cathedral Community College
Lister Avenue , BD4 7QT
- not rated 1,204 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bowling Community College
Lister Avenue , BD4 7QT
- not rated 1,204 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bradford Forster Academy
Fenby Avenue , BD4 8RG
- not rated 1,705 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Dixons City Academy
Ripley Street , BD5 7RR
4out of 4 2,364 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bronte Girls' Academy
Bolling Road , East Bowling BD4 7EB
3out of 4 2,465 yd Free schools No Girls More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Gregory Middle School
Newhall Road , Bierley BD4 6AF
- not rated 0 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Blaise RC Middle School
Newhall Road , Bierley BD4 6AF
- not rated 0 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Broomwood Middle School
Dawson Lane , Bierley BD4 6JF
- not rated 982 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Holme Middle School
Knowles Lane , Holmewood BD4 9AE
- not rated 1,519 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Fenby Middle School
Lorne Street , BD4 7PS
- not rated 1,559 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 2,457 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
New College Bradford
Nelson Street , BD5 0DX
- not rated 3,000 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 1,322 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bradford Beacon School
Yorkshire Drive , BD5 8LJ
- not rated 656 yd Other independent special school 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
Bradford District PRU
Anerley Street , BD4 7SY
- not rated 1,062 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Darul Uloom Dawatul Imaan
Harry Street , Off Wakefield Road BD4 9PH
- not rated 1,159 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.