Sandal Primary School
URN: 107287 • Shipley BD17 5DH
Overview
- Name
- Sandal Primary School
- URN
- 107287
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Paul Douglass (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01274598115
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- West Lane, Shipley BD17 5DH
Summary
Sandal Primary School, located in Shipley, Bradford, is a community school catering to a mixed-gender population of 452 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 420. The school is committed to nurturing children's growth and success, encapsulated in its motto, "Nurture Grow Succeed." The ethos promotes a caring and stimulating environment that fosters self-esteem, respect, and independence, encouraging students to become well-rounded citizens.
The curriculum at Sandal Primary is designed to be broad, balanced, and responsive to the needs of all learners. The school emphasizes active learning and character development, aiming to instill essential skills such as resilience, curiosity, and collaboration. This approach prepares students for future academic challenges and encourages them to discover their interests and talents.
Sandal Primary also prioritizes safeguarding and inclusivity, ensuring that all children, including those with special educational needs, receive the support they need to thrive. The school believes in the importance of partnership with parents, fostering a collaborative environment that enhances the educational experience for every child.
The curriculum at Sandal Primary is designed to be broad, balanced, and responsive to the needs of all learners. The school emphasizes active learning and character development, aiming to instill essential skills such as resilience, curiosity, and collaboration. This approach prepares students for future academic challenges and encourages them to discover their interests and talents.
Sandal Primary also prioritizes safeguarding and inclusivity, ensuring that all children, including those with special educational needs, receive the support they need to thrive. The school believes in the importance of partnership with parents, fostering a collaborative environment that enhances the educational experience for every child.
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Key details
- LA
- Bradford
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 452
- Boys
- 239
- Girls
- 213
- FSM %
- 9.70
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 452 | 239 | 213 | 420 | 9.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 454 | 243 | 211 | 420 | 10.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 455 | 241 | 214 | 420 | 9.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 455 | 241 | 214 | 420 | 9.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 451 | 247 | 204 | 420 | 8.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 448 | 233 | 215 | 420 | 5.80 |
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