Southmere Primary Academy
URN: 146798 • Bradford BD7 3NR
Overview
- Name
- Southmere Primary Academy
- URN
- 146798
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rachael Binns (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01274422040
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Ewart Street, Bradford BD7 3NR
Summary
Southmere Primary Academy, located in Bradford, is a mixed academy with a current enrolment of 375 pupils, operating under the Delta Academies Trust. The school aims to provide a high-quality education that enables all children to reach their full potential, guided by the motto “Be the Best You Can Be.” Southmere emphasizes core values of safety, responsibility, and respect, fostering an environment where students feel valued and inspired to become lifelong learners.
The curriculum at Southmere is designed to be engaging and supportive, with a particular focus on reading enhancement. The school is committed to inclusivity, providing tailored support for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and ensuring that all pupils have access to the resources they need to succeed. Additionally, the school actively promotes a positive behaviour policy and a safe learning environment.
With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (50.80%), Southmere Primary Academy is dedicated to addressing the diverse needs of its community. The school welcomes visitors and encourages parental involvement, reinforcing its commitment to creating a collaborative and supportive educational experience for all families.
The curriculum at Southmere is designed to be engaging and supportive, with a particular focus on reading enhancement. The school is committed to inclusivity, providing tailored support for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and ensuring that all pupils have access to the resources they need to succeed. Additionally, the school actively promotes a positive behaviour policy and a safe learning environment.
With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (50.80%), Southmere Primary Academy is dedicated to addressing the diverse needs of its community. The school welcomes visitors and encourages parental involvement, reinforcing its commitment to creating a collaborative and supportive educational experience for all families.
Useful links
- Trust Statutory Information (governance)
- Academy Statutory Information & Policies (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Our Calendar View all events and term dates (calendar)
- About (other)
- Ethos and Values (other)
- Cookie policy (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Privacy policy (other)
- Terms and conditions (other)
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
- DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 375
- Boys
- 197
- Girls
- 178
- FSM %
- 50.80
- Open date
- 2019-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-21
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 375 | 197 | 178 | 420 | 50.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 375 | 196 | 179 | 420 | 53.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 347 | 179 | 168 | 420 | 53.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 347 | 179 | 168 | 420 | 53.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 344 | 173 | 171 | 420 | 47.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 377 | 197 | 180 | 420 | 41.50 |
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