Knowleswood Primary School

URN: 132183 • Bradford BD4 9AE

Overview

Name
Knowleswood Primary School
URN
132183
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
43.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Noreen Dunn (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Knowles Lane, Bradford BD4 9AE

Summary

Knowleswood Primary School is a community school located in the Holme Wood estate of Bradford, accommodating 440 pupils with a capacity of 420. The school is committed to providing a high-quality education that fosters curiosity, resilience, and a lifelong love of learning. With a diverse mixed-gender environment, Knowleswood prioritises the individual needs of each child, ensuring they are valued and supported throughout their educational journey.

The school has a strong focus on attendance and punctuality, recognising their importance in student success. Recent initiatives have celebrated classes with good attendance, highlighting the positive impact of family involvement. Knowleswood also promotes engagement through various events, such as coffee mornings and competitions, encouraging community participation and collaboration among parents and staff.

In addition to academic achievement, Knowleswood emphasizes character development, celebrating students who demonstrate qualities such as kindness and determination. The curriculum includes innovative programs like TT Rock Stars and Picture News, which enhance learning and communication skills. Overall, Knowleswood Primary School strives to create a nurturing and inspiring environment for all its students.

Key details

LA
Bradford
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
420
Pupils
440
Boys
236
Girls
204
FSM %
66.40
Open date
2000-09-01
Close date
2023-04-30
Last Ofsted
2019-07-03
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 440 236 204 420 66.40
2024-09-11 440 236 204 420 66.40
2023-09-11 425 231 194 420 62.60
2022-09-11 425 231 194 420 62.60
2021-09-11 436 224 212 420 57.20
2020-09-11 430 211 219 420 53.00

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