Thornbury Primary Leadership Academy
Dick Lane, Thornbury, Bradford, BD3 7AUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Thornbury Primary Leadership Academy is a primary school in Bradford for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 227 schools in Bradford. It ranks 8th of 106 primary schools in Bradford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 14 September 2022, report published 13 November 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 September 2022
Everyone can be a leader at this school. Pupils have the opportunity to become environmental ambassadors and school council members. They can achieve a range of leadership awards. Pupils are taught to value themselves. Leaders are ambitious for all pupils. Children in the early years get off to the best possible start. Across the school, pupils learn a curriculum which is rich in knowledge. They also learn about how to stay safe and how to be respectful and responsible citizens. Leaders know their community well. They ensure that the curriculum is well matched to the needs of their pupils. Cooking, curling, archery and boccia are just some of the clubs offered to pupils. In breakfast club, there are opportunities for pupils to develop artistically and creatively. Every opportunity is taken to help pupils develop interests and talents. Bullying is rare. Pupils are confident that adults would not tolerate any unkindness. Pupils feel safe. At social times, they play well together and enjoy access to the sporting facilities available to them.
What the school should improve
- There is variability in the quality of information given to teachers about some pupils with SEND. This means that some staff do not have a clear picture on the best way to support these pupils. Leaders should ensure that teachers are given sufficient information about pupils with SEND so that teachers can more effectively adapt the curriculum for their pupils.
- A minority of teachers do not consistently use assessment well to identify gaps in pupils' knowledge and understanding. This means that occasionally pupils' misunderstandings are not picked up and quickly addressed. Leaders should ensure that all teachers routinely use assessment effectively to support pupils to learn the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
67 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
495 pupils on roll, with places for 630
Schools near Thornbury Primary Leadership Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixons Marchbank Primary | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 77% met the expected standard |
| Co-op Academy Beckfield | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Pudsey Bolton Royd Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| Meadow Bank Community School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 37% met the expected standard |
| Lapage Primary School and Nursery | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- STAR ACADEMIES
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Chris Young
- Phone
- 01274665812
- Address
- Dick Lane, Thornbury, Bradford, BD3 7AU
- Local authority
- Bradford
- URN
- 145936
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.