The short version
Above-average SATs results. 81% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 79% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
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
18%
+10.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 508
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 30.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bradford
- Trust
- STAR ACADEMIES
- Head
- Mr Chris Young
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Dick Lane, Thornbury, Bradford, BD3 7AU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLaisterdyke Leadership Academy
Secondary · 380m away
Dixons Marchbank Primary
Primary · 915m away
Co-op Academy Beckfield
Primary · 949m away
Pudsey Bolton Royd Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Lapage Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.1km away
Killinghall Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Delius Special School
Special school · 1.2km away
Co-op Academy Delius
Academy · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Thornbury Primary Leadership Academy's Ofsted rating?
Thornbury Primary Leadership Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Thornbury Primary Leadership Academy?
Thornbury Primary Leadership Academy currently has 508 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Thornbury Primary Leadership Academy take?
Thornbury Primary Leadership Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Thornbury Primary Leadership Academy?
Thornbury Primary Leadership Academy is in Bradford, BD3 7AU, in the Bradford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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