Brackenhill Primary School
Bradford, BD7 4HA · Bradford · primary school
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38th of 156 primary schools in Bradford we can score, 157 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.1/10 against 2,151 of them, against 6.8/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 79.0 · 86 | 40% | 3.43 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Brackenhill Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 79.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 5.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 444 pupils against a stated capacity of 480. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are working towards the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities are available within the after-school club? How does the school manage class sizes given the current proximity to full capacity?
What Ofsted said about Brackenhill Primary School
Overview
Brackenhill Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report describes a school where pupils flourish in a supportive environment characterised by "high expectation" and strong relationships between adults and learners. Leaders have sustained performance by prioritising both education and well-being, ensuring pupils leave well-prepared for secondary education.
Strengths
- The curriculum is carefully designed to allow pupils to "revisit what they have learned and build on what they already know," leading to high achievement across subjects.
- Reading is a clear priority, with a well-led phonics programme and "attractive reading areas" fostering positive attitudes towards literature.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "achieve well alongside their peers" thanks to early identification of needs and adapted resources.
- Relationships are "very strong," with pupils described as well-behaved, respectful, and feeling safe within the school community.
- Attendance rates have improved due to the school’s emphasis on regular attendance and quick identification of pupils at risk.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not check what pupils know with enough rigour, resulting in "gaps in their knowledge or misconceptions" that are not addressed.
- The school does not ensure that all pupils, including the most disadvantaged, have equal access to the full range of extra-curricular activities offered.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 81% |
| 2024/25 | 79% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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