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Bankfoot Primary School

Bradford, BD5 9NRPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Nov 2024
KS2 Results
71%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
32 1st-choice / 27 places
Ranking
#3,780
of 13,686 nationally

About Bankfoot Primary School

Bankfoot Primary School in Bradford is a state primary for mixed genders aged 3 to 11, currently home to 252 pupils against a capacity of 283. That leaves a little breathing room, but the demand tells a different story: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 83 applications for just 27 places, with 32 of those applicants listing it as their first preference. All 27 first-preference offers were taken up, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.07. The school’s percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 21%, which is worth noting against the national average for primary schools. Under headteacher Tim Elcock, the school has no religious character and offers nursery provision, making it a straightforward community option for local families.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBolingbroke Street, Bankfoot Primary School, Bradford, Bradford, BD5 9NR
HeadteacherTim Elcock
Local AuthorityBradford
Number of Pupils252
Free School Meals (FSM)21.0%
School Capacity252 / 283 (89% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

26 Nov 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 18 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Sensory RoomICT SuiteArt StudiosSports HallMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

NetballRoundersDanceCricket

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubGardeningEco ClubBook ClubArt ClubCoding

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:10 – 15:10

Breakfast club

07:50-08:10

After-school care

15:10-18:00

Source: bankfootprimary.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bankfoot Primary School

Bankfoot Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.