Thorpe Primary

About Thorpe Primary

Thorpe Primary is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Bradford community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 196 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 206 places).

Ofsted has rated Thorpe Primary "Good", the school is led by headteacher Paul Mennell, it falls under Bradford local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 79% 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 1812th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 14th out of 153 in Bradford.

Thorpe Primary is a popular choice with families — it received 70 applications for 19 places, making it 3.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 15 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Thorpe Primary include Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Forest School, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Football, Gymnastics, Rounders, as well as clubs including Chess, Choir, Book Club, Science Club and 2 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 42.9%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Bradford, Thorpe Primary 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.

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