Brackenhill Primary School
Dracup Road, Great Horton, Bradford, BD7 4HAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Brackenhill Primary School is a primary school in Bradford for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 227 schools in Bradford. It ranks 18th of 106 primary schools in Bradford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 4 July 2019, report published 17 September 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Requires improvement
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 12 November 2024
The school works with pupils and families to achieve success for everyone. The school has created a learning environment where all pupils flourish. There is a culture of high expectation which is evident in pupils' work and their positive attitudes to learning. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) achieve well alongside their peers. Achievement is high across a range of subjects. In early years, children develop the strong foundations they need for future learning. They are well prepared for Year 1. Pupils leave the school with the knowledge and skills they will need for secondary education. Relationships between adults and pupils are very strong. Adults are excellent role models. Pupils are well behaved. They listen to their teachers in lessons and move around the school in a calm and orderly manner. They play happily together at social times. Pupils feel safe in school. They know who to talk to if they have any concerns and value the ways that staff help them. Pupils have access to wide-ranging pastoral support. One parent reflected the views of many when they stated, 'this is a fantastic school and a great supportive environment for my children'.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not check what pupils know and can do with enough rigour. As a result, some pupils have gaps in their knowledge or misconceptions that teachers do not pick up on and address. The school should ensure that teachers know the best ways to systematically check that pupils have secured their learning before moving on.
- The school does not ensure that all pupils, including the most disadvantaged, have access to the range of extra-curricular activities it offers. This means that some groups of pupils miss out on opportunities to further develop their talents and interest. The school needs to ensure that all pupils are able to get the most from the school's extra- curricular offer.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
58 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
444 pupils on roll, with places for 480
Schools near Brackenhill Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southmere Primary Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
| St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 54% met the expected standard |
| Hollingwood Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 80% met the expected standard |
| Horton Grange Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 50% met the expected standard |
| Horton Park Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 54% 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
- Mrs Nair Ishtiaq
- Phone
- 01274578286
- Address
- Dracup Road, Great Horton, Bradford, BD7 4HA
- Local authority
- Bradford
- URN
- 107250
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.