Blakehill Primary School
About Blakehill Primary School
Blakehill Primary School is clearly a popular choice among Bradford families, and the numbers back that up. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 249 applications for just 59 places, giving it an oversubscription ratio of 4.22. That means more than four families applied for every available spot, and of the 68 families who put it as their first preference, 52 were offered a place. While the school doesn't publish a parent recommendation percentage, the sheer demand suggests a strong local reputation. The school is led by headteacher Lisa Keighley and currently has 415 pupils on roll, just five short of its full capacity of 420. It's a non-denominational state primary for mixed genders, serving children from ages 4 to 11 in the Bradford local authority area.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Jul 2022Source: Ofsted, 2 Oct 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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