The short version
Below-average SATs results. 79% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 45% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
45%
-17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 38 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 475
- Capacity
- 79%
- FSM
- 27.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bradford
- Trust
- FOCUS ACADEMY TRUST (UK) LTD
- Head
- Mrs Elizabeth Davison (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Thornton Road, Thornton, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD13 3NN
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Thornton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Thornton Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Thornton Primary School?
Thornton Primary School currently has 475 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Thornton Primary School take?
Thornton Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Thornton Primary School?
Thornton Primary School is in Bradford, BD13 3NN, in the Bradford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Thornton Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Thornton Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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