Wyke (E02002243) is part of Bradford local authority (view on map). Wyke has an approximate population of 9,700 people, of which 20% are children 15 years old and under. It is classified as "urban: nearer to a major town or city".
Wyke neighbours Buttershaw, Low Moor, Northowram & Shelf, Hipperholme, Clifton & Bailiff Bridge, and Scholes & Hunsworth.
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Wyke is the 32nd least deprived area in Bradford (out of 63) with 53% of children living in low-income families, compared to 52% across Bradford and 38% nationally.
Information acquired from the school census.
In Wyke, 44% of state-funded pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared to 34% in Bradford and 27% nationally.
| % in Wyke | % in Bradford | % in England | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals | 44% | 34% | 27% |
| Not eligible for free school meals | 56% | 66% | 73% |
In Wyke, 28% of pupils in state-funded settings have special educational needs (SEN), compared to 21% in Bradford, and 21% nationally.
This includes the number of pupils with an education, health and care (EHC) plan and the number of pupils with SEN support.
| % in Wyke | % in Bradford | % in England | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No special educational needs | 72% | 79% | 79% |
| Receiving special educational needs support | 20% | 15% | 15% |
| With an education, health, and care plan (EHCP) | 8.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
In Wyke, 15% of pupils are from a minority ethnic background, compared to 58% in Bradford, and 33% nationally.
Percentages may not sum to 100%, due to small values being suppressed.
| % in Wyke | % in Bradford | % in England | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84% | 43% | 67% |
| Asian | 5.0% | 44% | 14% |
| Black | 2.0% | 4.0% | 7.0% |
| Mixed | 6.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| Other | 1.0% | 2.0% | 3.0% |
| Not known | – | 1.0% | 2.0% |
The percentage of pupils in Wyke with English as an additional language is 8.0%, compared with 34% in Bradford, and 22% nationally.
Numbers may not sum to 100%, due to a small number of pupils with an unclassified language.
| % in Wyke | % in Bradford | % in England | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Known or believed to be other than English | 8.0% | 34% | 22% |
| Known or believed to be English | 92% | 66% | 78% |
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Wyke has 6 registered childcare providers.
| Type | Number in Wyke |
|---|---|
| All childcare providers | 6 |
| Childminders | 3 |
| Pre-school/day nursery/out-of-school care | 3 |
There have been no inspections of childcare providers in Wyke since the introduction of the renewed education inspection framework in November 2025.
Wyke has 3 state-funded schools.
| Type | Number in Wyke |
|---|---|
| All state-funded schools | 3 |
| Nursery schools | 0 |
| Primary and all-through schools | 3 |
| Secondary and all-through schools | 1 |
| Special schools | 0 |
| Registered alternative provision | 0 |
In Wyke, there have been 2 full inspections of schools since the introduction of the renewed education inspection framework in November 2025.
Under the renewed education inspection framework, schools are evaluated on the following areas:
The evaluation scale for each evaluation area, other than safeguarding, is:
Achievement: 2 were graded 'needs attention' (of 2).
Attendance and behaviour: 1 was graded 'expected standard', and 1 was graded 'needs attention' (of 2).
Curriculum and teaching: 2 were graded 'needs attention' (of 2).
Early years: 1 was graded 'expected standard', and 1 was graded 'needs attention' (of 2).
Inclusion: 1 was graded 'expected standard', and 1 was graded 'needs attention' (of 2).
Leadership and governance: 2 were graded 'needs attention' (of 2).
Personal development and wellbeing: 2 were graded 'expected standard' (of 2).
Post-16 provision: There have been no inspections of Post-16 provision in Wyke so no outcomes are available for this area.
The tables below show the outcomes of inspections of state-funded schools in Wyke. The tables are split by provider type, and show the number of inspections that have taken place for each area, and the outcomes of those inspections.
| Number of inspections | Exceptional | Strong standard | Expected standard | Needs attention | Urgent improvement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achievement | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Attendance and behaviour | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Curriculum and teaching | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Early years | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Inclusion | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Leadership and governance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Personal development and wellbeing | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Post-16 provision | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Number of inspections | Exceptional | Strong standard | Expected standard | Needs attention | Urgent improvement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achievement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Attendance and behaviour | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Curriculum and teaching | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Early years | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Inclusion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leadership and governance | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Personal development and wellbeing | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Post-16 provision | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Number of inspections | Exceptional | Strong standard | Expected standard | Needs attention | Urgent improvement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achievement | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Attendance and behaviour | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Curriculum and teaching | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Early years | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Inclusion | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Leadership and governance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Personal development and wellbeing | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Post-16 provision | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Number of inspections | Exceptional | Strong standard | Expected standard | Needs attention | Urgent improvement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achievement | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Attendance and behaviour | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Curriculum and teaching | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Early years | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Inclusion | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Leadership and governance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Personal development and wellbeing | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Post-16 provision | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Number of inspections | Exceptional | Strong standard | Expected standard | Needs attention | Urgent improvement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achievement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Attendance and behaviour | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Curriculum and teaching | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Early years | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Inclusion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leadership and governance | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Personal development and wellbeing | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Post-16 provision | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Number of inspections | Exceptional | Strong standard | Expected standard | Needs attention | Urgent improvement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achievement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Attendance and behaviour | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Curriculum and teaching | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Early years | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Inclusion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leadership and governance | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Personal development and wellbeing | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Post-16 provision | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Wyke has no independent schools.
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