Located in Shipley, Saltaire Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 4 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.

Saltaire Primary School currently has around 409 pupils on roll, which is about 97% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 44.3% boys and 55.7% girls. Around 16.1% 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 5.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 12.7%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (69.9%). pakistani pupils make up about 12%

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: Albert Road, Shipley, BD18 4NR
Website: http://www.saltaireprimaryschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01274584093
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Bradford
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Chris Evans
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 107270

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 20/11/2018

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 420
Number of Pupils: 409
Number of Boys: 181
Number of Girls: 228

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.2% 4%
Persistent absence: 12.7% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British69.90%286
Pakistani12.00%49
White and Asian6.10%25
Other Mixed3.90%16
Other White2.90%12
White and Black Caribbean1.00%4
White and Black African1.00%4
Bangladeshi0.70%3
Other Asian0.70%3
Other (any other ethnic group)0.50%2
African0.50%2
Indian0.50%2
Irish0.20%1
Chinese0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%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 (0.3)
Writing: Average (0.7)
Maths: Average (0.7)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
68%
Town average
63%
Local authority average
69%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
17%
Town average
10%
Local authority average
11%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
107.0
Town average
105.3
Local authority average
106.3
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
105.0
Town average
104.4
Local authority average
105.2
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hirst Wood Nursery School
Clarence Road , BD18 4NJ
3out of 4 79 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Saltaire Primary School
Albert Road , BD18 4NR
3out of 4 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Wycliffe CofE Primary School
Saltaire Road , BD18 3HZ
3out of 4 588 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Wycliffe CofE Primary School
Saltaire Road , BD18 3HZ
- not rated 649 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Victoria Park , BD18 4RL
3out of 4 669 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
St Walburga's Catholic Primary School
Victoria Park , BD18 4RL
- not rated 669 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Titus Salt School
Higher Coach Road , Baildon BD17 5RH
3out of 4 723 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Aire Valley School
Cottingley New Road , BD16 1TZ
- not rated 1,825 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
The Samuel Lister Academy
Cottingley New Road , BD16 1TZ
- not rated 1,825 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Dixons Cottingley Academy
Cottingley New Road , BD16 1TZ
3out of 4 1,825 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Belle Vue Girls' Academy
Thorn Lane , Bingley Road BD9 6NA
3out of 4 2,455 yd Academy converter No Girls More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Wycliffe CofE Middle School
Saltaire Road , BD18 3HZ
- not rated 649 yd Voluntary controlled school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Nab Wood Middle School
New Close Road , BD18 4AB
- not rated 1,196 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Belmont Middle School
West Lane , Baildon BD17 5DH
- not rated 1,814 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Cottingley Manor RC Middle School
Cottingley New Road , BD16 1TZ
- not rated 1,930 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Stoney Lee Middle School
Cottingley Moor Road , Cottingley BD16 1SY
- not rated 2,199 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Shipley College
Exhibition Road , BD18 3JW
- not rated 445 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Victoria Park Preparatory School
7 Victoria Park , BD18 4RL
- not rated 485 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bradford Central PRU
Baker Street , Saltaire BD18 3JE
- not rated 558 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bradford Alternative Provision Academy
Baker Street , Saltaire BD18 3JE
4out of 4 558 yd Academy alternative provision converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Airview Pre-Assessment Centre
Back Baker Street , Saltaire BD18 3JE
- not rated 612 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Old Gables
2 New Close Road , Nab Wood BD18 4HX
- not rated 1,028 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Boys More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.