Located in Bradford, Bankfoot Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Bankfoot Primary School currently has around 252 pupils on roll, which is about 89% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 46% boys and 54% girls. Around 21.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 5.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 11.4%.

The majority of pupils are from a pakistani background (83.3%).

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Bolingbroke Street, Bradford, BD5 9NR
Website: www.bankfootprimary.co.uk
Telephone: 01274732068
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Bradford
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Tim Elcock
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 107248

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 26/11/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 283
Number of Pupils: 252
Number of Boys: 116
Number of Girls: 136

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.3% 4%
Persistent absence: 11.4% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Pakistani83.30%210
Indian3.20%8
Other (any other ethnic group)2.80%7
Other Asian2.80%7
Other Mixed2.00%5
Unclassified2.00%5
White British1.60%4
Other White0.80%2
White and Asian0.80%2
Bangladeshi0.40%1
African0.40%1
White and Black African0.00%0
White and Black Caribbean0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Well Below Average (-3.9)
Writing: Average (-1.6)
Maths: Well Below Average (-6.0)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
48%
Town average
55%
Local authority average
60%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
10%
Town average
5%
Local authority average
5%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
104.0
Town average
103.2
Local authority average
103.9
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
101.0
Town average
103.4
Local authority average
104.0
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Canterbury Nursery School and Centre for Children and Families
Basil Street , Canterbury BD5 9HL
4out of 4 1,268 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bankfoot Primary School
Bolingbroke Street , Bankfoot BD5 9NR
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Marshfield Primary School
Thornton Lane , Little Horton BD5 9DS
- not rated 406 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Marshfield Primary
Thornton Lane , Little Horton BD5 9DS
- not rated 406 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery
Ivy House Road , BD5 8FG
- not rated 774 yd Voluntary controlled school Yes Mixed More About School
St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery
Ivy House Road , BD5 8FG
2out of 4 774 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Grange Technology College
Haycliffe Lane , BD5 9ET
- not rated 985 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Grange Technology College
Haycliffe Lane , BD5 9ET
- not rated 985 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Dixons City Academy
Ripley Street , BD5 7RR
4out of 4 1,041 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Co-op Academy Grange
Co-Op Academy Grange , Haycliffe Lane BD5 9ET
- not rated 1,050 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Dixons Trinity Academy
Trinity Road , BD5 0BE
- not rated 1,649 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Priestman Middle School
Thornton Lane , Little Horton BD5 9DS
- not rated 493 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Woodroyd Middle School
Woodroyd Road , West Bowling BD5 8EL
- not rated 683 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ryan Middle School
New Cross Street , West Bowling BD5 8BT
- not rated 1,000 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Wibsey Middle School
Northfield Road , Wibsey BD6 1RL
- not rated 1,096 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Great Horton Middle School
Cross Lane , Great Horton BD7 3JT
- not rated 1,803 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford
Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR
- not rated 1,323 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
New College Bradford
Nelson Street , BD5 0DX
- not rated 2,121 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
Bradford College
Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY
- not rated 2,219 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bradford Academy
Lister Avenue , BD4 7QS
- not rated 2,172 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Eternal Light
Christopher Street , Off Little Horton Lane BD5 9DH
- not rated 649 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
Eden Springs Girls Secondary
36 Greaves Street , Bradford BD5 7PE
- not rated 759 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
The Fountain School
109 - 111 New Cross Street , Bradford BD5 8BP
- not rated 764 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Crystal Gardens Primary School
38 Greaves Street , BD5 7PE
- not rated 800 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Roundthorn School
St Stephens Road , West Bowling BD5 7TB
- not rated 899 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.