Brackenhill Primary School, Bradford
Brackenhill Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Bradford. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in November 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 18th-highest of the 110 schools in Bradford with published results, and 3,885th of 14,452 across England. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2019)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Bradford (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Brackenhill Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 84% of Year 6 pupils at Brackenhill 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 fell from 93% in reading and 95% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Brackenhill Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 56 families put Brackenhill Primary School as their first choice and 112 named it as one of their preferences, for 59 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Brackenhill Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Brackenhill Primary School are Southmere Primary Academy (0.4 miles, Good, 58% reading, 60% maths); St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy (0.4 miles, Requires improvement, 56% reading, 67% maths); Hollingwood Academy (0.5 miles, Good, 84% reading, 88% maths); and Horton Grange Primary School (0.6 miles, Outstanding, 58% reading, 62% maths).
Brackenhill Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
Southmere Primary AcademySt Oswald's Church of England Primary AcademyHollingwood AcademyHorton Grange Primary School
What parents say
38 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Brackenhill Primary School (as of September 2025): 84% would recommend the school, 87% say their child is happy there and 69% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (90%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (69%).
Who goes there
88.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (78%) and Mixed (7%).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Bradford Interchange Rail Station, about 1.9 miles away in a straight line.
15 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Madinat al Zahra Mosque, 120 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Brackenhill Primary School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Brackenhill Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Brackenhill Primary School are Co-op Academy Grange (0.6 miles), Dixons Kings Academy (0.8 miles), Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College Academy (1 mile) and Beckfoot Thornton (1.5 miles).
Co-op Academy GrangeDixons Kings AcademyButtershaw Business & Enterprise College AcademyBeckfoot Thornton
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from July 2019, 7 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Brackenhill Primary School excels at creating an inclusive, caring environment where every child feels valued and safe. Reading is a major strength, with children developing enthusiasm for books through well-taught phonics and attractive classroom reading areas. The school works closely with parents through workshops and activities, and provides excellent support for children with additional needs, ensuring they develop independence and confidence alongside their peers.
Key Strengths
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils with excellent behaviour and a positive learning culture
- Well-led phonics programme with effective support for pupils who fall behind and those learning English as an additional language
- Excellent provision for early years children who make a very positive start to school
- Effective identification and support for pupils with SEND who thrive and develop independence
- Consistent focus on attendance with quick intervention for at-risk pupils
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers do not routinely check whether pupils have secured their learning in all subjects, meaning some pupils have gaps in knowledge or misconceptions that go unaddressed
- Not all pupils, especially disadvantaged ones, have equal access to the range of extra-curricular clubs and activities on offer
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with staff trained to support pupils' safety both in school and online.
Extracurricular Activities
School clubs
Brackenhill Primary School has maintained good standards since its previous inspection in 2019. The school creates a supportive learning environment where all pupils, including those with special educational needs, flourish and achieve well.
At a Glance
30.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
38 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 93% to 84% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 95% to 84% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 84% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.3
Avg class size
27.7
Infant (KS1)
29.4
KS2
15
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Brackenhill Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Brackenhill Primary School.
- Kanga Kare BrackenhillAt the school · Not yet graded
- Rock Climbing 2710m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Brackenhill Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Brackenhill 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
- 61
- Fatal
- 2
- Serious
- 15
- Children hurt
- 18
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 61 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 2 fatal, 15 serious and 44 slight.
18 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 8 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 9 in a vehicle or otherwise.
12 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.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Brackenhill Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
416 pupils
420 places
4 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: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
89
SEN Support
16
EHC Plans
23.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
444
Total Pupils
221
Boys
223
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
21
Teachers
21.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,075
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,875
Per pupil
£2775k
Total funding
£208k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.4%
Overall absence
14.4%
Persistent absence
375
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
Brackenhill Primary School
Questions parents ask about Brackenhill Primary School
What are SATs results like at Brackenhill Primary School?
Of the pupils at Brackenhill Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 84% reached the expected standard in reading and 84% did so in maths.
What is Brackenhill Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Brackenhill Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in July 2019, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Brackenhill Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Brackenhill Primary School is oversubscribed, Bradford allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Brackenhill Primary School?
Brackenhill Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 99% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Brackenhill Primary School?
Classes at Brackenhill Primary School average 28.3 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Brackenhill Primary School?
Brackenhill Primary School has around 444 pupils on roll. 30% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Brackenhill Primary School?
5.4% of sessions were missed at Brackenhill Primary School in 2024/25. 14.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Brackenhill Primary School?
Apply through Bradford's coordinated admissions process, naming Brackenhill 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.
Does Brackenhill Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Kanga Kare Brackenhill (registered, not yet graded). There is another within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Brackenhill Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 61 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 2 fatal, 15 serious and 44 slight. 18 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 8 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 9 in a vehicle or otherwise. 12 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 Brackenhill Primary School?
Brackenhill Primary School is at Dracup Road, Great Horton, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD7 4HA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)