Foxhill Primary School, Bradford
Foxhill 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 November 2010. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in May 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 4th-highest of the 110 schools in Bradford with published results, and 2,040th of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2010)
- 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
Foxhill Primary School in detail
Foxhill Primary School in its own words
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include choir and recorder.
The school runs after-school care.
Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 87% of Year 6 pupils at Foxhill Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 90% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 73% in Bradford and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 59% in reading and 55% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Foxhill Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 40 families put Foxhill Primary School as their first choice and 120 named it as one of their preferences, for 27 places offered. That is 1.5 first choices for every place. 13 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Foxhill Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Foxhill Primary School are Russell Hall Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 77% reading, 67% maths); Shibden Head Primary Academy (0.6 miles, Good, 66% reading, 61% maths); Thornton Primary School (1.2 miles, Good, 62% reading, 68% maths); and Bradshaw Primary School (1.3 miles, Good, 90% reading, 85% maths).
Foxhill Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Russell Hall Primary SchoolShibden Head Primary AcademyThornton Primary SchoolBradshaw Primary School
What parents say
55 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Foxhill Primary School (as of September 2025): 91% would recommend the school, 95% say their child is happy there and 85% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that pupils behave well (96%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (85%).
Who goes there
10.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 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 (86%), Asian (6%) and Mixed (6%).
In 2026, 13 pupils (5.6%) received SEN support and 11 (4.8%) 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.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Foxhill Primary School.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Foxhill School, 70 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 56 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Bradford (404).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Foxhill Primary School issued 3 suspensions, 1.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Foxhill Primary School are Trinity Academy Bradford (0.6 miles), Trinity Academy Halifax (1.6 miles) and The North Halifax Grammar School (1.6 miles).
Trinity Academy BradfordTrinity Academy HalifaxThe North Halifax Grammar School
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
Bradford published that the last place for 2027 entry went to a family 0.363 miles away (straight line). The cut-off moves every year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoThis judgement is from November 2010, 15 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's May 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Foxhill is a caring school where your child will be encouraged to do their best and feel proud of their achievements. Reading is taught very well by enthusiastic staff, and the school has designed an ambitious curriculum that helps children build knowledge step by step. Your child will be happy and safe here, with warm relationships with staff who really know your family.
Key Strengths
- Pupils read well with skilled staff teaching phonics with enthusiasm and providing additional support where needed
- The curriculum is highly ambitious and stimulating, helping pupils build secure knowledge in a logical way
- Warm and caring relationships between staff and pupils, with staff offering valuable support to families
- Strong safeguarding arrangements with pupils feeling safe and knowing adults will help with worries
- Effective provision for pupils with special educational needs, with staff receiving appropriate training
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers do not always check pupils' understanding carefully enough, which means gaps in learning and misconceptions are sometimes missed
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Sporting clubs, choir, brass band, visits to museums and local places of interest, outdoor learning and play opportunities, breakfast and after-school club
Foxhill Primary School is a good school where pupils are proud to attend and enjoy their lessons. Since the last inspection, the school has experienced significant staffing changes and has brought about improvements to the curriculum and teaching.
At a Glance
10.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
55 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 improved from 59% to 87% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 55% to 90% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 76% to 80% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.9
Avg class size
29.0
Infant (KS1)
30.3
KS2
7
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
Keep up with Foxhill Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Foxhill Primary School.
- GDPR Tuition Out of School Club790m away · Not yet graded
- Kip McGrath Education UK Limited790m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Foxhill Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Foxhill 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
- 7
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 7 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 7 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
1 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 Foxhill Primary School
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- The straight-line distance from your home to Foxhill Primary School.
- Last distance offered for 2026 and 2027 entry, from Bradford's own figures, and how your distance compares each year.
- Applications, first choices and offers at Foxhill Primary School for 2014 to 2026 entry.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
209 pupils
210 places
1 spare place 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(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
13
SEN Support
11
EHC Plans
10.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
231
Total Pupils
139
Boys
92
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
10
Teachers
23.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,183
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,005
Per pupil
£1143k
Total funding
£30k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.0%
Overall absence
7.8%
Persistent absence
180
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
Foxhill Primary School
Questions parents ask about Foxhill Primary School
What are SATs results like at Foxhill Primary School?
Of the pupils at Foxhill Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 87% reached the expected standard in reading and 90% did so in maths.
What is Foxhill Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Foxhill Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in May 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2010, it was rated Good.
How close to Foxhill Primary School do you need to live?
Bradford publishes how far the last offered place was, in miles: 0.363 for 2026 entry, then 0.363 for 2027 entry. The cut-off has held fairly steady over that period. These are the authority's own figures, not a fixed boundary - the cut-off moves with the number of applications each year.
Is it hard to get a place at Foxhill Primary School?
Foxhill Primary School was full in 2025, at 100% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Foxhill Primary School?
Classes at Foxhill Primary School average 28.9 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 Foxhill Primary School?
Foxhill Primary School has around 231 pupils on roll. 10% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Foxhill Primary School?
4% of sessions were missed at Foxhill Primary School in 2024/25. 7.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Foxhill Primary School?
Apply through Bradford's coordinated admissions process, naming Foxhill 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 Foxhill Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Foxhill Primary School: GDPR Tuition Out of School Club (790m away, registered, not yet graded) and Kip McGrath Education UK Limited (790m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Foxhill Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 7 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 7 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 1 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 Foxhill Primary School?
Foxhill Primary School is at Brighouse and Denholme Road, Queensbury, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD13 1LN.
Sources: Bradford admissions booklets; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)