Bamford Academy
Details
| Age Range | 4-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Rochdale |
| Address | Belgium Street, OL11 5PS |
| School Website | www.bamfordacademy.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1706631496 |
| URN | 137471 |
School Census
| Total | 343 |
| Girls/Boys | 166/177 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 48.4%/51.6% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 9.6% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 39 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 7.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 08/10/2013 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 08/10/2013 | Good |
| 25/01/2012 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 08/10/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 25/01/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 65% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 102 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 68 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | 106.0 |
| Maths | 105.0 |
| Reading Progress | 0.6 |
| Writing Progress | -0.5 |
| Maths Progress | 0.0 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 65% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% |
| Reading | 105.0 |
| Maths | 105.0 |
| Reading Progress | 0.6 |
| Writing Progress | -0.1 |
| Maths Progress | 0.3 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 78% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 107 |
| Reading Progress | 1.3 |
| Writing Progress | 0.2 |
| Maths Progress | 2.4 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 90 |
| As First Preference | 35 |
| As second preference | 16 |
| As third preference | 22 |
| Total Offers Made | 44 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 35 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 123 |
| As First Preference | 54 |
| As second preference | 20 |
| As third preference | 31 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 52 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 125 |
| As First Preference | 49 |
| As second preference | 21 |
| As third preference | 29 |
| Total Offers Made | 53 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 49 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 115 |
| As First Preference | 34 |
| As second preference | 23 |
| As third preference | 34 |
| Total Offers Made | 40 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 34 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 123 |
| As First Preference | 28 |
| As second preference | 30 |
| As third preference | 32 |
| Total Offers Made | 44 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.15% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 131 |
| As First Preference | 45 |
| As second preference | 30 |
| As third preference | 30 |
| Total Offers Made | 45 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 39 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.11% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 119 |
| As First Preference | 42 |
| As second preference | 31 |
| As third preference | 27 |
| Total Offers Made | 45 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 38 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 80 |
| As First Preference | 34 |
| As second preference | 23 |
| As third preference | 23 |
| Total Offers Made | 38 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 34 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 88 |
| As First Preference | 39 |
| As second preference | 21 |
| As third preference | 28 |
| Total Offers Made | 45 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 38 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 92 |
| As First Preference | 44 |
| As second preference | 22 |
| As third preference | 26 |
| Total Offers Made | 46 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 41 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 75 |
| As First Preference | 30 |
| As second preference | 25 |
| As third preference | 20 |
| Total Offers Made | 37 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 22% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 47% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 19% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 31% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 25% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| don't know | 11% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 8% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| don't know | 6% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 72% |
| no | 28% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 46% |
| white british ethnic origin | 32.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 3.8% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 3.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 44.9% |
| white british ethnic origin | 34.4% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 4.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 3.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 0.6% |