How many pupils attend Co-op Academy Penny Oaks?

Co-op Academy Penny Oaks has 188 pupils on roll.

What ages does Co-op Academy Penny Oaks take?

Co-op Academy Penny Oaks admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is Co-op Academy Penny Oaks located?

Co-op Academy Penny Oaks is located in Bradford, BD3 9ND, Bradford.

How do I apply to Co-op Academy Penny Oaks?

Co-op Academy Penny Oaks is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How are Reception places decided at Co-op Academy Penny Oaks?

When Co-op Academy Penny Oaks has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and children who were previously looked after, including those children who appear (to the admissions authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. A 'looked after child' is a child who, at the time of making the application, is in the care of a local authority, or being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions. A 'previously looked after child' is a child who is no longer looked after, in England or Wales, because they immediately became the subject of an adoption, special guardianship order or child arrangements order which includes arrangements relating to with whom the child is to live. A 'previously looked after child' who has been in 'state care' outside England and Wales, accommodated by a public authority, a religious organisation or any other organisation where the sole or main purpose of which is to benefit society and legally adopted. Evidence will be required on a case by case basis; 2. Exceptional social or medical needs — Children who have exceptional social or medical needs, supported by a written recommendation from the child's paediatrician/consultant or professional from Children's Services. The letter must explain why the school is the only suitable school to meet the child's needs and why no other school could provide the appropriate support for the child; 3. Sibling connection — Children who have a brother or sister, living at the same address and who will still be attending the school at the time of admission. The term 'brother and sister' refers to children who live with the same family at the same address. Children living with the same family e.g. foster children and step-sisters and brothers are also included. Cousins are not siblings, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the case of 2 or more applications that cannot be separated by the oversubscription criteria outlined above, the school will use the distance between the school and a child's home as a tie breaker to decide between applicants. Priority will be given to children who live closest to the school. Distance will be measured in a straight line from the child's home address to the school's front gates on Old Park Road. If two or more children live exactly the same distance from our school (i.e. in a block of flats) and there are not enough places for both, we will use random selection. This will be witnessed by an independent person. We will not use random selection for twins or other multiple birth siblings from the same family. Where they are tied for the final place we will admit them all, exceeding the Published Admissions Number for our school.

What is the largest ethnic background at Co-op Academy Penny Oaks?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 33% of pupils at Co-op Academy Penny Oaks are recorded as Pakistani. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Co-op Academy Penny Oaks

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and children who were previously looked after, including those children who appear (to the admissions authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. A 'looked after child' is a child who, at the time of making the application, is in the care of a local authority, or being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions. A 'previously looked after child' is a child who is no longer looked after, in England or Wales, because they immediately became the subject of an adoption, special guardianship order or child arrangements order which includes arrangements relating to with whom the child is to live. A 'previously looked after child' who has been in 'state care' outside England and Wales, accommodated by a public authority, a religious organisation or any other organisation where the sole or main purpose of which is to benefit society and legally adopted. Evidence will be required on a case by case basis.
2Exceptional social or medical needs — Children who have exceptional social or medical needs, supported by a written recommendation from the child's paediatrician/consultant or professional from Children's Services. The letter must explain why the school is the only suitable school to meet the child's needs and why no other school could provide the appropriate support for the child.
3Sibling connection — Children who have a brother or sister, living at the same address and who will still be attending the school at the time of admission. The term 'brother and sister' refers to children who live with the same family at the same address. Children living with the same family e.g. foster children and step-sisters and brothers are also included. Cousins are not siblings.
4All other children — All other children.

If two applications tie: In the case of 2 or more applications that cannot be separated by the oversubscription criteria outlined above, the school will use the distance between the school and a child's home as a tie breaker to decide between applicants. Priority will be given to children who live closest to the school. Distance will be measured in a straight line from the child's home address to the school's front gates on Old Park Road. If two or more children live exactly the same distance from our school (i.e. in a block of flats) and there are not enough places for both, we will use random selection. This will be witnessed by an independent person. We will not use random selection for twins or other multiple birth siblings from the same family. Where they are tied for the final place we will admit them all, exceeding the Published Admissions Number for our school.

Nursery admissions (24 part-time equivalent places) also has a published oversubscription list, but Nursery is not a statutory entry point captured in this schema's entry_point options, so it is omitted here.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Co-op Academy Penny Oaks: key facts

How many pupils attend Co-op Academy Penny Oaks?: Co-op Academy Penny Oaks has 188 pupils on roll.
What ages does Co-op Academy Penny Oaks take?: Co-op Academy Penny Oaks admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Co-op Academy Penny Oaks located?: Co-op Academy Penny Oaks is located in Bradford, BD3 9ND, Bradford.
How do I apply to Co-op Academy Penny Oaks?: Co-op Academy Penny Oaks is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How are Reception places decided at Co-op Academy Penny Oaks?: When Co-op Academy Penny Oaks has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and children who were previously looked after, including those children who appear (to the admissions authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. A 'looked after child' is a child who, at the time of making the application, is in the care of a local authority, or being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions. A 'previously looked after child' is a child who is no longer looked after, in England or Wales, because they immediately became the subject of an adoption, special guardianship order or child arrangements order which includes arrangements relating to with whom the child is to live. A 'previously looked after child' who has been in 'state care' outside England and Wales, accommodated by a public authority, a religious organisation or any other organisation where the sole or main purpose of which is to benefit society and legally adopted. Evidence will be required on a case by case basis; 2. Exceptional social or medical needs — Children who have exceptional social or medical needs, supported by a written recommendation from the child's paediatrician/consultant or professional from Children's Services. The letter must explain why the school is the only suitable school to meet the child's needs and why no other school could provide the appropriate support for the child; 3. Sibling connection — Children who have a brother or sister, living at the same address and who will still be attending the school at the time of admission. The term 'brother and sister' refers to children who live with the same family at the same address. Children living with the same family e.g. foster children and step-sisters and brothers are also included. Cousins are not siblings, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the case of 2 or more applications that cannot be separated by the oversubscription criteria outlined above, the school will use the distance between the school and a child's home as a tie breaker to decide between applicants. Priority will be given to children who live closest to the school. Distance will be measured in a straight line from the child's home address to the school's front gates on Old Park Road. If two or more children live exactly the same distance from our school (i.e. in a block of flats) and there are not enough places for both, we will use random selection. This will be witnessed by an independent person. We will not use random selection for twins or other multiple birth siblings from the same family. Where they are tied for the final place we will admit them all, exceeding the Published Admissions Number for our school.
What is the largest ethnic background at Co-op Academy Penny Oaks?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 33% of pupils at Co-op Academy Penny Oaks are recorded as Pakistani. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Co-op Academy Penny Oaks

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and children who were previously looked after, including those children who appear (to the admissions authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. A 'looked after child' is a child who, at the time of making the application, is in the care of a local authority, or being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions. A 'previously looked after child' is a child who is no longer looked after, in England or Wales, because they immediately became the subject of an adoption, special guardianship order or child arrangements order which includes arrangements relating to with whom the child is to live. A 'previously looked after child' who has been in 'state care' outside England and Wales, accommodated by a public authority, a religious organisation or any other organisation where the sole or main purpose of which is to benefit society and legally adopted. Evidence will be required on a case by case basis.
2Exceptional social or medical needs — Children who have exceptional social or medical needs, supported by a written recommendation from the child's paediatrician/consultant or professional from Children's Services. The letter must explain why the school is the only suitable school to meet the child's needs and why no other school could provide the appropriate support for the child.
3Sibling connection — Children who have a brother or sister, living at the same address and who will still be attending the school at the time of admission. The term 'brother and sister' refers to children who live with the same family at the same address. Children living with the same family e.g. foster children and step-sisters and brothers are also included. Cousins are not siblings.
4All other children — All other children.

Co-op Academy Penny Oaks: key facts

How many pupils attend Co-op Academy Penny Oaks?: Co-op Academy Penny Oaks has 188 pupils on roll.
What ages does Co-op Academy Penny Oaks take?: Co-op Academy Penny Oaks admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Co-op Academy Penny Oaks located?: Co-op Academy Penny Oaks is located in Bradford, BD3 9ND, Bradford.
How do I apply to Co-op Academy Penny Oaks?: Co-op Academy Penny Oaks is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How are Reception places decided at Co-op Academy Penny Oaks?: When Co-op Academy Penny Oaks has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and children who were previously looked after, including those children who appear (to the admissions authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. A 'looked after child' is a child who, at the time of making the application, is in the care of a local authority, or being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions. A 'previously looked after child' is a child who is no longer looked after, in England or Wales, because they immediately became the subject of an adoption, special guardianship order or child arrangements order which includes arrangements relating to with whom the child is to live. A 'previously looked after child' who has been in 'state care' outside England and Wales, accommodated by a public authority, a religious organisation or any other organisation where the sole or main purpose of which is to benefit society and legally adopted. Evidence will be required on a case by case basis; 2. Exceptional social or medical needs — Children who have exceptional social or medical needs, supported by a written recommendation from the child's paediatrician/consultant or professional from Children's Services. The letter must explain why the school is the only suitable school to meet the child's needs and why no other school could provide the appropriate support for the child; 3. Sibling connection — Children who have a brother or sister, living at the same address and who will still be attending the school at the time of admission. The term 'brother and sister' refers to children who live with the same family at the same address. Children living with the same family e.g. foster children and step-sisters and brothers are also included. Cousins are not siblings, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the case of 2 or more applications that cannot be separated by the oversubscription criteria outlined above, the school will use the distance between the school and a child's home as a tie breaker to decide between applicants. Priority will be given to children who live closest to the school. Distance will be measured in a straight line from the child's home address to the school's front gates on Old Park Road. If two or more children live exactly the same distance from our school (i.e. in a block of flats) and there are not enough places for both, we will use random selection. This will be witnessed by an independent person. We will not use random selection for twins or other multiple birth siblings from the same family. Where they are tied for the final place we will admit them all, exceeding the Published Admissions Number for our school.
What is the largest ethnic background at Co-op Academy Penny Oaks?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 33% of pupils at Co-op Academy Penny Oaks are recorded as Pakistani. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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