Brackenhill Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Dracup Road Great Horton Bradford West Yorkshire BD7 4HA |
| Phone | 01274578286 |
| Reference Number | 107250 |
Brackenhill Primary School has effectively maintained the high standards noted in its previous inspection, demonstrating a strong commitment to fostering both academic success and a supportive learning environment. The school is dedicated to ensuring that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), flourish academically and socially, preparing them well for their future education. Relationships between staff and students are particularly strong, contributing to a positive school culture where pupils feel safe and valued.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 464 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.35%
Girls: 50.65% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 31.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 87.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 | 35 | 58 |
| 2 | 24 | 35 | 59 |
| 3 | 26 | 33 | 59 |
| 4 | 27 | 35 | 62 |
| 5 | 40 | 19 | 59 |
| 6 | 28 | 32 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Pakistani | 67.9% |
| African | 6.9% |
| White & Asian | 4.7% |
| White, British | 3.4% |
| White, Other | 3.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.2% |
| Indian | 2.4% |
| Unclassified | 1.1% |
| Asian, Other | 1.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 12 Nov 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 12 Nov 2024 | School inspection |
| 04 Jul 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 01 May 2018 | Short inspection |
| 02 Oct 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 24 Feb 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Jul 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Feb 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong relationships between adults and pupils
- High expectations and positive attitudes towards learning
- Well-designed curriculum that builds on prior knowledge
- Effective support for pupils with SEND
- Robust phonics program leading to early reading success
- Strong emphasis on pupil safety and well-being
- High level of parental engagement and workshops
- Improvements in pupils' attendance through targeted support
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistency in checking pupils' understanding across some subjects
- Limited access to extra-curricular activities for some disadvantaged pupils
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 79% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 5% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 107 | ||
| Maths | 107 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.2 | ||
| Writing | 3.1 | ||
| Maths | 6.1 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 27 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 20 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Southmere Primary Academy
Ewart Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD7 3NR |
0.38 miles |
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St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy
Cross Lane, Great Horton, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD7 3JT |
0.4 miles |
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Hollingwood Primary School
Hollingwood Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD7 4BE |
0.49 miles |
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Canterbury Nursery School and Centre for Children and Families
Basil Street, Bradford, BD5 9HL |
0.55 miles |
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Horton Grange Primary School
Spencer Road, Great Horton, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD7 2EU |
0.63 miles |
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Horton Park Primary School
Dawnay Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD5 9LQ |
0.65 miles |
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Farnham Primary School
Stratford Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD7 3HU |
0.68 miles |
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St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School
Beacon Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD6 3DQ |
0.78 miles |
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St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Bradford Road, Clayton, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD14 6HW |
0.79 miles |
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Reevy Hill Primary School
Bedale Drive, Buttershaw, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD6 3ST |
0.87 miles |
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Lidget Green Primary School
Birks Fold, Lidget Green, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD7 2QN |
0.9 miles |
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Copthorne Primary School
All Saints' Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD7 3AY |
0.9 miles |
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Wibsey Primary School
North Road, Wibsey, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD6 1RL |
0.99 miles |
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Marshfield Primary
Thornton Lane, Little Horton, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD5 9DS |
1 miles |
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Co-op Academy Princeville
Willowfield Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD7 2AH |
1.07 miles |
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Crystal Gardens Primary School
38 Greaves Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD5 7PE |
1.09 miles |
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Clayton Village Primary School
John Street, Clayton, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD14 6AD |
1.1 miles |
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Clayton St John CofE Primary School
Bradford Road, Clayton, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD14 6DD |
1.12 miles |
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All Saints CofE Primary School
1 Little Horton Green, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD5 0NG |
1.13 miles |
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Home Farm Primary School
Home Farm Close, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD6 3NR |
1.16 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Co-op Academy Southfield
Haycliffe Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD5 9ET |
0.59 miles |
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Co-op Academy Grange
Co-Op Academy Grange, Haycliffe Lane, Bradford, BD5 9ET |
0.64 miles |
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Dixons Kings Academy
Northside Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD7 2AN |
0.81 miles |
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Eternal Light
Christopher Street, Off Little Horton Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD5 9DH |
0.88 miles |
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Jaamiatul Imaam Muhammad Zakaria
Thornton View Road, Clayton, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD14 6JX |
0.91 miles |
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Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College Academy
Reevy Road West, Buttershaw, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD6 3PX |
0.95 miles |
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Eden Springs Girls Secondary
36 Greaves Street, Bradford, BD5 7PE |
1.07 miles |
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Dixons McMillan Academy
Trinity Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD5 0JD |
1.19 miles |
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Broadbeck Learning Centre
Brearcliffe Drive, Buttershaw, Bradford, West Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, BD6 2LE |
1.23 miles |
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Dixons Trinity Academy
Trinity Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD5 0BE |
1.3 miles |
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Dixons City Academy
Ripley Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD5 7RR |
1.38 miles |
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Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford
Syedna Way, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD8 9AR |
1.39 miles |
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Bradford College
Great Horton Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD7 1AY |
1.45 miles |
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Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford
Bowling Old Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD5 7JR |
1.47 miles |
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Beckfoot Thornton
Leaventhorpe Lane, Thornton, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD13 3BH |
1.52 miles |
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The Fountain School
109 - 111 New Cross Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire, Bradford, BD5 8BP |
1.53 miles |
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Prism Independent School
Walker Drive, Girlington, Bradford, BD8 9ES |
1.53 miles |
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Dixons Allerton Academy
Rhodesway, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD8 0DH |
1.67 miles |
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The Home Study Project Co Pakistan Community and Neighbourhood Assoc
White Abbey Road, Bradford, BD8 8EJ |
1.71 miles |
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New College Bradford
Nelson Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD5 0DX |
1.72 miles |