Brackenhill Primary School, Bradford
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Brackenhill provides exceptional care for all its pupils in a happy, purposeful learning environment where diversity is celebrated. The school has strong leadership that has successfully improved teaching and pupil achievement, particularly for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs. Pupils develop excellent behaviour and social skills, with many taking on meaningful responsibilities such as Anti-bullying Ambassadors and Digital Leaders.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding leadership from the headteacher and senior leadership team
- Pupils' behaviour is good and often exemplary, with strong respect shown to each other and adults
- Excellent care provided for pupils, with parents appreciating the extra steps the school takes
- Good progress made by pupils in Key Stage 2, with improvement in Key Stage 1 and 2
- Strong provision for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs, resulting in equally good progress
Areas for Improvement
- Children in Nursery and Reception classes do not make rapid enough progress in mathematics, reading and writing
- Marking of pupils' work is not fully consistent or effective in helping pupils learn from mistakes
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective and in place, with governors ensuring that all statutory duties are fulfilled.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports clubs, competitive sports competitions, mixed team competitions with other local schools
Brackenhill Primary School is a good school where all pupils live out the vision of 'Working together to achieve success'. Outstanding leadership from the headteacher and highly effective leadership team are key strengths.
At a Glance
33.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
38 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 93% to 84%. Maths has declined from 95% to 84%. Writing has remained stable at around 84%.
Class Sizes
28.1
Avg class size
29.5
Infant (KS1)
30.1
KS2
16
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
93%
Near capacity
444 pupils
480 capacity
36 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Bradford
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Bradford
Admissions Demand - Bradford
Places available
7,695
Applications
6,195
Got 1st preference
95.3%
Got preferred school
99.0%
Primary admissions across Bradford (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.36469%
Overall absence
14.4%
Persistent absence
375
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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