Thorpe Primary
Bradford, BD10 9PY · Bradford · primary school
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47th 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 — 7.9/10 against 1,247 of them, against 6.4/10 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 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Thorpe Primary overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 8.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in sports festivals, visit the theatre, and attend an after-school club. Trips include outdoor adventures, visits to the coast, countryside, and major cities, plus a leavers' cinema trip.
Getting in
The published school roll is 192 pupils against a stated capacity of 206. 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 in reaching the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the outdoor and adventurous trips? How does the after-school club structure its daily sessions?
What Ofsted said about Thorpe Primary
Overview
The report describes a school with a “warm and nurturing culture” where pupils are “kind and well mannered.” Leaders have driven significant improvements in behaviour and curriculum planning since new leadership arrived, resulting in a positive environment where staff are “energised to carry out these improvements.”
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from clear expectations set by the ‘behaviour blueprint’, which has helped reduce bullying and improve conduct.
- The curriculum is well-mapped, with teachers effectively modelling vocabulary and checking understanding before moving on.
- Staff provide targeted support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to help them “catch up quickly.”
- The personal, social and health education (PSHE) curriculum is taught well, equipping pupils with knowledge to keep themselves safe online and resist toxic relationships.
- Trustees actively monitor school performance and work effectively with leaders to address weaknesses.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not break down learning into “sufficiently small component parts,” leaving pupils struggling to understand success criteria.
- Some staff lack the training to deliver the new phonics programme accurately, failing to model decoding or identify misconceptions swiftly.
- Leaders must continue to monitor and improve attendance for a specific group of pupils who do not attend school regularly.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders working closely with local agencies and ensuring the curriculum addresses local risks such as knife crime.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 41% |
| 2023/24 | 79% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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