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Southmere Primary Academy | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
Southmere Primary Academy
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Southmere Primary Academy
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- Bradford BD7 3NR
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers are well trained in reading and use a consistent phonics scheme. Maths includes regular practice of basic skills
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have planned an ambitious curriculum with a clear sequence of learning from Year 1 to Year 6
Areas Needing Improvement: In early years, the curriculum needs clearer identification of essential knowledge and skills
Support for Falling Behind: Focused support provided for pupils struggling with reading
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and follow a consistently applied behaviour policy
Performance in Maths & Reading: Strengths in reading not reflected in 2022 Year 6 outcomes due to pandemic impact
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND receive high-quality support and adapted curriculum to meet their needs
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare and pupils trust adults to help if needed. Staff trained to spot risk signs
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders ensure staff receive safety training; strong culture of safeguarding
Parent Feedback: Parent View used to gather parent opinions
Parental Involvement: Parents are encouraged to give feedback and participate in school activities
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils access a wide variety of extra-curricular clubs for free
Outdoor Facilities: Strong emphasis on sports with pupils representing the school in various competitions
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are well trained, especially in reading instructions; positive engagement described
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Consistent structure designed to revisit learning ensuring depth of understanding
Impact on Student Progress: Structure ensures learning deepens over time, though some activities need better alignment with goals
Teaching Staff Challenges: On occasions, activities are not sharply focused leading to disengagement
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About Us
Southmere Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 375 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 45% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
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A+
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| Ofset report | Good | Requires Improvement | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 2-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21 | 22.6 | 17 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | 100 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 100 | 100 | 105 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 101 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 100 | 101 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 45% | 56.64% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 5.95% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | 5.5 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | -0.3 | Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 96 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 59.75% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 8.4% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Southmere Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1