Blakehill Primary School, Bradford
Blakehill Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Bradford. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2022. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 15th-highest of the 110 schools in Bradford with published results, and 3,408th of 14,452 across England. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2022)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Bradford (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Blakehill Primary School in detail
Blakehill Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "The Blakehill PTFA is a group of parents, teachers and friends of the school, who meet informally in the school staffroom, usually once a month. We raise money to support school in making our children's school lives better, and enhance their learning."
The school runs after-school care.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 86% of Year 6 pupils at Blakehill Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 84% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 73% in Bradford and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (86% in reading, 81% in maths).
Getting a place at Blakehill Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 60 families put Blakehill Primary School as their first choice and 277 named it as one of their preferences, for 59 places offered. That is slightly more first choices than places. 16 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Blakehill Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Blakehill Primary School are Thorpe Primary (0.5 miles, Good, 83% reading, 83% maths); Swain House Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 64% reading, 69% maths); Co-op Academy Parkland (0.8 miles, Requires improvement, 81% reading, 73% maths); and St Francis Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy (0.8 miles, 77% reading, 77% maths).
Blakehill Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Thorpe PrimarySwain House Primary SchoolCo-op Academy ParklandSt Francis Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Who goes there
7.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (74%), Asian (10%) and Mixed (8%).
In 2026, 38 pupils (9%) received SEN support and 30 (7.1%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Staffing
Blakehill Primary School had 17 teachers in 2026, one for every 24 pupils: fewer teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Frizinghall Rail Station, about 1.4 miles away in a straight line.
13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Woodsley Road (at), 90 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Blakehill Primary School issued 9 suspensions, 2.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Blakehill Primary School are Hanson Academy (0.7 miles) and Immanuel College (1 mile).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Bradford published that the last place for 2027 entry went to a family 0.666 miles away (straight line). The cut-off moves every year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's July 2022 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Blakehill Primary School is outstanding for pupil behaviour and relationships, with children who are respectful, kind, and highly engaged in their learning. Teachers know their pupils well and quickly address any gaps in understanding. The school offers excellent support for children with additional needs and provides a rich curriculum that prepares pupils well for life in modern Britain.
Key Strengths
- Behaviour is outstanding with excellent relationships between staff and pupils -
- Well-designed curriculum in key stage 1 and 2 with teachers who quickly identify and fix gaps in pupils' understanding -
- Strong support for pupils with SEND who receive the right help at the right time -
- Excellent personal development curriculum covering reading, citizenship, and preparation for life in modern Britain -
- Early reading is prioritized with most Year 1 pupils achieving the phonics screening standard
Areas for Improvement
- Early years curriculum planning is not detailed enough - staff do not always know exactly what pupils should learn -
- Some assessment tasks in certain subjects do not help teachers identify specific gaps in pupils' knowledge precisely enough
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective with leaders building strong relationships with families, acting quickly on concerns, involving other agencies when needed, and carrying out all necessary recruitment checks.
Extracurricular Activities
Tranquillity club, rock steady, boxfit, residential visits in Years 4-6, school council, buddy reading
Blakehill Primary School is a good primary school where pupils are happy, safe, and exceptionally well-behaved. The school has strong teaching, effective support for pupils with additional needs, and leaders who are committed to continuous improvement.
At a Glance
17.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 86% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 84% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 86% to 82% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
30.1
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
30.1
KS2
14
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Blakehill Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Blakehill Primary School is in Bradford; for families living there:
- Bradford's school travel policy: Home to school travel and transport policy for children of compulsory school age
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 40
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 8
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 40 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 8 serious and 31 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Bradford is 30 (the median across 233 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
414 pupils
420 places
6 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Bradford
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Bradford
Across Bradford council
Places available
7,475
Applications
6,301
Got 1st preference
92.3%
Got preferred school
98.6%
All primary applications across Bradford council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
38
SEN Support
30
EHC Plans
16.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
421
Total Pupils
212
Boys
209
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
17
Teachers
24.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,745
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,057
Per pupil
£2287k
Total funding
£83k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.8%
Overall absence
6.1%
Persistent absence
361
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Blakehill Primary School
Questions parents ask about Blakehill Primary School
What are SATs results like at Blakehill Primary School?
Of the pupils at Blakehill Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 86% reached the expected standard in reading and 84% did so in maths.
What is Blakehill Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Blakehill Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2022.
How close to Blakehill Primary School do you need to live?
Bradford published for September 2027 entry that the last place offered at Blakehill Primary School on distance went to a family 0.666 miles away. This is the authority's own figure for one year, not a fixed boundary - the cut-off moves with the number of applications, so treat it as a guide rather than a guarantee.
Is it hard to get a place at Blakehill Primary School?
Blakehill Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 99% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Blakehill Primary School?
Classes at Blakehill Primary School average 30.1 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Blakehill Primary School?
Blakehill Primary School has around 421 pupils on roll. 18% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Blakehill Primary School?
3.8% of sessions were missed at Blakehill Primary School in 2024/25. 6.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Blakehill Primary School?
Apply through Bradford's coordinated admissions process, naming Blakehill Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Blakehill Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 40 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 8 serious and 31 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Bradford is 30 (the median across 233 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Blakehill Primary School?
Blakehill Primary School is at Highfield Road, Idle, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD10 8QN.
Sources: Bradford admissions booklet; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)