The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 79% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
79%
+17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
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.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 464
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 31.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bradford
- Head
- Mrs Nair Ishtiaq (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
July 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
May 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
February 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Dracup Road, Great Horton, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD7 4HA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSouthmere Primary Academy
Primary · 615m away
St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy
Primary · 643m away
Hollingwood Primary School
Primary · 782m away
Canterbury Nursery School and Centre for Children and Families
Nursery · 893m away
Southfield School
Special school · 944m away
Co-op Academy Southfield
Academy · 944m away
Haycliffe School
Special school · 968m away
Co-op Academy Grange
Secondary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Brackenhill Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Brackenhill Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Brackenhill Primary School?
Brackenhill Primary School currently has 464 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Brackenhill Primary School take?
Brackenhill Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Brackenhill Primary School?
Brackenhill Primary School is in Bradford, BD7 4HA, in the Bradford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Brackenhill Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Brackenhill Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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