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
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.
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.
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Nearby alternatives
- Farnham Primary School (75.5)
- St John's CofE Primary School (74.1)
- Idle CofE Primary School (73.7)
- Feversham Primary Academy (72.5)
- Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy (72.1)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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