The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 415
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 14.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bradford
- Head
- Mrs Lisa Keighley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
February 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
April 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Highfield Road, Idle, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD10 8QN
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is Blakehill Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Blakehill Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Blakehill Primary School?
Blakehill Primary School currently has 415 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Blakehill Primary School take?
Blakehill Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Blakehill Primary School?
Blakehill Primary School is in Bradford, BD10 8QN, in the Bradford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Blakehill Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Blakehill Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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