Beckfoot Priestthorpe Primary School & Nursery
86%
Capacity
198
Pupils
4.9x
Demand
About Beckfoot Priestthorpe Primary School & Nursery
Beckfoot Priestthorpe Primary School & Nursery is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Bradford community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 198 pupils on roll and is well-filled (86% of 230 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Beckfoot Priestthorpe Primary School & Nursery "Good", the school is led by headteacher Christina Gunning, it falls under Bradford local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2646th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 22nd out of 153 in Bradford.
Beckfoot Priestthorpe Primary School & Nursery is a popular choice with families — it received 73 applications for 15 places, making it 4.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 14 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Beckfoot Priestthorpe Primary School & Nursery include Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Dance, Cross Country, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Drama, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.1%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bradford, Beckfoot Priestthorpe Primary School & Nursery is one of the options available in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Mornington Road, Bingley, Bradford, BD16 4JS |
| Headteacher | Christina Gunning |
| Local Authority | Bradford |
| Number of Pupils | 198 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 20.1% |
| School Capacity | 198 / 230 (86% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (75%)
2646th of 13,686
Nationally
251st of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
22nd of 153
In Bradford
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
75%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
72%
'23/24
75%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed15
73
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
14 families put this school as their 1st choice (19% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Mornington Road, Bingley
Bradford, BD16 4JS
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