Thornton 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
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Thornton Primary School is a warm, caring place where your child will feel happy and supported. Reading is taught exceptionally well from the early years, and the school has an ambitious curriculum that helps children build strong knowledge. The school also provides excellent support for children with additional needs, ensuring all pupils can participate and succeed.
Key Strengths
- Reading is taught extremely well with effective phonics instruction and regular knowledge checks
- The curriculum is ambitious and well-sequenced, helping pupils build knowledge as they progress
- Strong support for pupils with SEND through adapted provision and inclusive practices
- Pupils develop character through meaningful leadership roles in school and community
- High expectations for behaviour are mostly followed, with pupils understanding the 'Thornton 3 Always' values
Areas for Improvement
- Some gaps in older pupils' foundational knowledge in mathematics and writing have not been fully addressed
- Behaviour expectations are not always applied consistently across the school
- Some pupils did not achieve as well as they could in 2024 published outcomes
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Active ambassadors (sports and games leadership), dementia ambassadors (singing and dancing with local care home residents), pupil parliament, first aid training, water safety education
Thornton Primary School has maintained good standards since its previous inspection in 2020. This is a welcoming, inclusive school where pupils develop strong relationships with caring staff and are ambitious to achieve highly.
At a Glance
31.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
62 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 76% to 62%. Maths has improved from 55% to 68%. Writing has declined from 76% to 56%.
Class Sizes
29.4
Avg class size
27.6
Infant (KS1)
30.5
KS2
13
Total classes
4 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
75%
Available places
449 pupils
600 capacity
151 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)
Inspection History(103)
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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
5.89865%
Overall absence
15.15152%
Persistent absence
396
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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