The short version
Above-average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 83% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
83%
+21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 252
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 21%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bradford
- Head
- Mr Tim Elcock (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2022 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
April 2016 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
April 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Bolingbroke Street, Bankfoot Primary School, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD5 9NR
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is Bankfoot Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bankfoot Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bankfoot Primary School?
Bankfoot Primary School currently has 252 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bankfoot Primary School take?
Bankfoot Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bankfoot Primary School?
Bankfoot Primary School is in Bradford, BD5 9NR, in the Bradford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bankfoot Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bankfoot Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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