Sandal Primary School
Community primary school in Shipley (Bradford).
KS2 RWM expected
66%
▲ 4pp England 2024/25: 62%
2024/25
Reading expected
73%
▼ 2pp England 2024/25: 75%
2024/25
Maths expected
84%
▲ 10pp England 2024/25: 74%
2024/25
Writing expected
73%
▲ 1pp England 2024/25: 72%
2024/25
Attendance rate
95.9%
▲ 1pp England 2024/25: 94.8%
2024/25 academic year
Pupil : Teacher
24.0
▲ 3.3 England 2025/26: 20.7
2025/26
Eligible for free school meals
9.1%
▼ 16pp England 2025/26: 24.9%
school census 15/01/2026
Capacity
110%
463 / 420 pupils
register figure (GIAS)
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About the school
- URN
- 107287
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Bradford
- Constituency
- Shipley
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Enrichment
13 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Cricket
- Cross Country
- Dance
- Football
- Gymnastics
- Netball
- Rugby
- Tennis
- Badminton
- Hockey
- Purple Mash
- Zones of Regulation
- Forest School
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Music MarkMusic
- Woodland TrustRecognised award
Governing body (5 current, 3 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Ray T Tate | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2018 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headteacher Paul Douglass | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2024 |
| Ms Karen Jones | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · until 2029 |
| Mr Ewen Gordon | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2019 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Kate` Hoe | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2019 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Mark Gregson Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Lora Nevison Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Catherine Berry Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2019 · term ended 2026 |
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