Thornbury Primary Leadership Academy
Bradford, BD3 7AU · Bradford · primary school
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17th 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 — 9.5/10 against 2,295 of them, against 8.7/10 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 | 18.0 · 89 | 25% | 2.23 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Thornbury Primary Leadership Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 79.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 18.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Drama, Science, Art, Healthy living and cooking, Gardening, Dodgeball, Gymnastics and Dance clubs. Sports include Football, Cricket, Tag Rugby, New Age Kurling, Boccia and Tennis. Arts features include Performance Poetry Assembly, Annual Talent Show, Annual Musical Performance, Carol Singing and Dance workshops. Trips visit the Thackray Medical Museum, Saltaire and the Royal Armouries. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 495 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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 below the expected standard in maths? What specific support is available for children who need extra help in writing? How does the school manage transitions for pupils moving to secondary education?
What Ofsted said about Thornbury Primary Leadership Academy
Overview
The report describes a school where "everyone can be a leader," offering pupils opportunities to become "environmental ambassadors" and achieve leadership awards. Leaders are "ambitious for all pupils," providing a curriculum "rich in knowledge" that is "well matched to the needs of their pupils." The inspection highlights exceptional personal development and outstanding early years provision, noting that children get off to the "best possible start."
Strengths
- Personal development is "exceptional," with pupils learning about "difference, tolerance and acceptance" and debating sensitive topics with maturity.
- Early years provision is outstanding, with staff carefully planning knowledge and modelling "high standards of literacy."
- The curriculum is "well-considered," with leaders breaking down knowledge into "small steps" to help pupils build understanding over time.
- Reading instruction is highly effective, as adults are "highly skilled" and follow the school’s approach "consistently."
- Behaviour is positive, bullying is "rare," and pupils feel safe and confident that adults would not tolerate "unkindness."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure teachers receive "sufficient information about pupils with SEND" so they can effectively adapt the curriculum.
- Leaders should ensure all teachers "routinely use assessment effectively" to identify and address gaps in pupils’ knowledge and understanding.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," with a "strong culture of safeguarding" where leaders ensure staff receive appropriate training and regularly check their understanding of how to identify and report concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 78% |
| 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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