Trinity All Saints CofE VA Primary School

About Trinity All Saints CofE VA Primary School

Trinity All Saints CofE VA Primary School is a small Church of England primary in Bradford, currently teaching 167 pupils against a capacity of 420 — so it’s operating at just under 40% full. That spare capacity isn’t for lack of interest: for its 18 Reception places in 2025/26, the school received 58 applications, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 3.22 applicants per place. All 18 first-preference families were offered a spot. The school serves a notably disadvantaged intake, with 30% of pupils eligible for free school meals — well above the national average of around 23% and a clear signal of the community it draws from. With nursery provision on site, it caters for children from age three, and the mixed-gender, state-funded model keeps it accessible to local families. The headteacher is Rachel Timms, and the school’s religious character as Church of England may appeal to those seeking a faith-based primary option in the Bradford area.

Academically, the school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in 2019 rated it Good overall, a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2016. Leadership and management, as well as early years provision, were both judged Good. At Key Stage 2 in 2023/24, 50% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined — below the Bradford local authority average of 59%. In individual subjects, 73% met the expected standard in reading, 69% in maths, and 58% in writing. Higher-attaining pupils were less common: 8% achieved the higher standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with 31% reaching higher in reading alone and 20% in maths. Average scaled scores were 105 in reading and 103 in maths. Nationally, the school ranks in the bottom half of primaries on the combined expected standard metric, sitting at the 77th percentile.

The school offers a solid range of facilities including a sports hall, playing fields, library, art studios, a sensory room, and a chapel. Sports provision covers swimming, gymnastics, dance, cricket and cross country, while clubs include drama, choir, science club, film club and book club. SEND support is listed for specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulty, social and emotional mental health needs, speech and language communication needs, and physical disability — useful for families whose children need targeted help. With its small size, faith character, and high FSM intake, Trinity All Saints suits families who value a community-focused, inclusive primary with nursery provision and a clear improvement trajectory, though those prioritising top-tier academic results may want to look at higher-performing peers in the Bradford area.

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