Bankfoot Primary School
Bolingbroke Street, Bankfoot, Bankfoot Primary School, Bradford, BD5 9NROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Bankfoot Primary School is a primary school in Bradford for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 227 schools in Bradford. It ranks 12th of 106 primary schools in Bradford. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 26 November 2024, report published 18 December 2024
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 26 November 2024
Pupils are proud of their school. They have very positive attitudes to their learning. Pupils rise to the high expectations the school has for their behaviour. Pupils embrace the school community values. They understand what these are and model them in their behaviours. For example, pupils show respect by holding the door open for one another. These lived values help create a strong community within the school. Pupils enjoy attending Bankfoot Primary School. Pupils relish the rewarding learning opportunities that the school provides. They engage with their learning with enthusiasm. Well-established routines begin in the early years. Older pupils also benefit from the calm and purposeful learning environment. Pupils in the school achieve well in end-of-key-stage assessments. Pupils enjoy a wide range of exciting trips. Children in early years develop their understanding of the world with a trip to a local farm. Pupils in Years 4, 5 and 6 discuss their residential trip with enthusiasm. They express how they overcome challenges during these experiences. These rich experiences help pupils to develop valuable skills such as teamwork. One pupil spoke for many when they said that they are 'proud, safe, confident and included' at the school.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the school does not check what pupils have remembered over time. Pupils have gaps in their learning. The school should develop opportunities for pupils to revisit prior learning and ensure any misconceptions or gaps are addressed.
- Teaching has not enabled some pupils to achieve as highly in their writing as they should. Over time, pupils have not had enough opportunities to develop their writing skills. The school should continue to implement and evaluate the recent changes to the writing curriculum to ensure that it is having the desired impact.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
247 pupils on roll, with places for 283
Schools near Bankfoot Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshfield Primary | 0.2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 80% met the expected standard |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| Crystal Gardens Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Newby Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Tim Elcock
- Phone
- 01274732068
- Address
- Bolingbroke Street, Bankfoot, Bankfoot Primary School, Bradford, BD5 9NR
- Local authority
- Bradford
- URN
- 107248
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.