The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 36 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 466
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 10.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bradford
- Head
- Mrs Annette Patterson (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
June 2019 | Short Inspection
Short inspection
October 2015 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
October 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Town Lane, Thackley, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD10 8PJ
Town setting
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Blakehill Primary School
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Hoyle Court Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Thackley Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Thackley Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Thackley Primary School?
Thackley Primary School currently has 466 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Thackley Primary School take?
Thackley Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Thackley Primary School?
Thackley Primary School is in Bradford, BD10 8PJ, in the Bradford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Thackley Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Thackley Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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