Located in Bradford, Shirley Manor Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter 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.
Shirley Manor Primary School currently has around 175 pupils on roll, which is about 74% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.1% boys and 50.9% girls. Around 56.0% 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 6.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 24.4%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (77.7%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Methuen Oval, Bradford, BD12 8SA |
| Website: | http://www.shirleymanor.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01274679320 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Bradford |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Lucy Bailey |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 140639 |
Ofsted inspection date: 05/11/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 236 |
| Number of Pupils: | 175 |
| Number of Boys: | 86 |
| Number of Girls: | 89 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 24.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 77.70% | 136 |
| Pakistani | 4.60% | 8 |
| Other White | 4.00% | 7 |
| Other Mixed | 3.40% | 6 |
| African | 3.40% | 6 |
| Indian | 1.70% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 1.10% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.10% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 1.10% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.60% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.60% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.60% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
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.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scholes Nursery School New Road East , Scholes BD19 6EW | - not rated | 1,644 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley Manor Primary School Methuen Oval , Wyke BD12 8SA | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Manor Primary School Methuen Oval , Wyke BD12 8SA | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Worthinghead Primary School Wyke Lane , Wyke BD12 9EL | 3out of 4 | 1,119 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scholes Village Primary School Old Popplewell Lane , Scholes BD19 6DN | 3out of 4 | 1,134 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Fernley Primary School High Fernley Road , Wyke BD12 8EX | - not rated | 1,137 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyke Manor School Wilson Road , Wyke BD12 9PX | - not rated | 1,289 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hipperholme and Lightcliffe High School and Sports College Stoney Lane , Lightcliffe HX3 8TL | - not rated | 1,854 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lightcliffe Academy Stoney Lane , Lightcliffe HX3 8TL | - not rated | 1,854 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighouse High School Finkil Street , HD6 2NY | 3out of 4 | 2,995 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighouse High School Finkil Street , HD6 2NY | - not rated | 2,995 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyke Middle School Huddersfield Road , Wyke BD12 8AA | - not rated | 1,154 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Delf Hill Middle School Common Road , Low Moor BD12 0TN | - not rated | 2,612 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Middle School Fenwick Drive , BD6 2PG | - not rated | 2,725 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitechapel Middle School Whitechapel Road , BD19 6HR | - not rated | 3,062 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | - not rated | 1,113 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | 3out of 4 | 1,127 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartshead Moor School Halifax Road , BD19 6LP | - not rated | 2,355 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lightcliffe Preparatory School 45 Wakefield Road , Lightcliffe HX3 8AQ | - not rated | 2,847 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherlands Avenue School and Community Nursery Netherlands Avenue , Odsal BD6 1EA | - not rated | 3,057 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hipperholme Grammar School Bramley Lane , HX3 8JE | - not rated | 3,110 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.