The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% 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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 196
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 42.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bradford
- Trust
- CARLTON ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Paul Mennell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Albion Road, Idle, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD10 9PY
Town setting
Schools nearby
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Idle CofE Primary School
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Immanuel College
Secondary · 805m away
Greenfield School
Special school · 819m away
Blakehill Primary School
Primary · 829m away
Thackley Primary School
Primary · 909m away
Greengates Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Our Lady and St Brendan's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Thorpe Primary's Ofsted rating?
Thorpe Primary was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Thorpe Primary?
Thorpe Primary currently has 196 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Thorpe Primary take?
Thorpe Primary caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Thorpe Primary?
Thorpe Primary is in Bradford, BD10 9PY, in the Bradford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Thorpe Primary have a sixth form?
No, Thorpe Primary does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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