Prism Independent School
Prism Independent School is an independent special school in Bradford for pupils aged 11 to 19. It has 59 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Prism Independent School is Good, from an inspection in May 2024.
Ofsted inspection: May 2024.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Walker Drive Girlington Bradford BD8 9ES |
| Phone | 01274487633 |
| Reference Number | 137785 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 59 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 77.97%
Girls: 22.03% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Prism Independent School has shown a commendable improvement since its last inspection, moving from 'Requires Improvement' to 'Good' across all performance domains. The school fosters an environment where pupils are encouraged to express their opinions and feel supported in their learning journey. With a diverse curriculum that includes unique opportunities for hands-on learning at its 'farm' site, the school prepares students well for life in modern Britain, although challenges related to attendance and behaviour still exist.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 05 Mar 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 05 Mar 2024 | Standard inspection: |
| 06 Jul 2023 | Additional inspection |
| 04 Nov 2022 | Additional inspection |
| 09 Mar 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 03 Dec 2019 | Additional inspection |
| 05 Mar 2019 | Standard inspection: |
| 15 Mar 2016 | Standard inspection: |
| 09 Oct 2012 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils are supported to become assertive and confident.
- Diverse curriculum with practical learning opportunities.
- Strong personal development focus integrated into all subjects.
- High pupil attendance improvements noted individually.
- Stable workforce allowing purposeful curriculum changes.
- Effective one-to-one support tailored to pupil needs.
- Engaging reading culture with a well-stocked library.
- Strong culture of staff professional development.
Areas for Improvement
- Subject-specific vocabulary not consistently identified or taught.
- Whole school attendance continues to fluctuate.
- Improvements to the curriculum are new and still being embedded.
In 2025–26, 40.7% of pupils at Prism Independent School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 59.3% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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What is Prism Independent School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Prism Independent School is Good, from an inspection in May 2024.
When was Prism Independent School last inspected by Ofsted?
Prism Independent School was last inspected in May 2024.
How many pupils does Prism Independent School have?
Prism Independent School has 59 pupils on roll.
What age range does Prism Independent School cover?
Prism Independent School for pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is Prism Independent School?
Prism Independent School is at Walker Drive, Girlington, Bradford, BD8 9ES.