Brackenhill Primary School
URN: 107250 • Bradford BD7 4HA
Overview
- Name
- Brackenhill Primary School
- URN
- 107250
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Nair Ishtiaq (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01274578286
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Dracup Road, Bradford BD7 4HA
Summary
Brackenhill Primary School is a community school located in Bradford, serving a mixed-gender population of 464 pupils, with a capacity of 480. The school is committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment that fosters academic and personal growth. With a notable percentage of students (31.40%) eligible for free school meals, Brackenhill aims to support all children in their educational journey.
The curriculum at Brackenhill is designed to inspire creativity and critical thinking, as evidenced by recent projects in various year groups. For instance, Year 1 students engaged in design activities, while Year 5 explored the Earth's rotation. The school encourages active participation in the community, with initiatives such as voting for class representatives, promoting leadership skills among students.
Brackenhill Primary School has received a 'Good' rating from Ofsted, reflecting its dedication to quality education. The headteacher, Mrs Nair Ishtiaq, emphasizes the importance of a positive school culture where children can explore, dream, and achieve their potential. Parents are encouraged to be involved in their children’s education and to foster a strong school community.
The curriculum at Brackenhill is designed to inspire creativity and critical thinking, as evidenced by recent projects in various year groups. For instance, Year 1 students engaged in design activities, while Year 5 explored the Earth's rotation. The school encourages active participation in the community, with initiatives such as voting for class representatives, promoting leadership skills among students.
Brackenhill Primary School has received a 'Good' rating from Ofsted, reflecting its dedication to quality education. The headteacher, Mrs Nair Ishtiaq, emphasizes the importance of a positive school culture where children can explore, dream, and achieve their potential. Parents are encouraged to be involved in their children’s education and to foster a strong school community.
Useful links
- Governors’ Information and Duties (governance)
- SEND useful information for families (sen)
- SEND at Brackenhill (sen)
- Data Headlines (download)
- Music Development Plan (download)
- Parent Classes (download)
- 2024-2025 (download)
- Admissions (other)
- School Policies (other)
- Safeguarding Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Farnham Primary School (75.5)
- St John's CofE Primary School (74.1)
- Idle CofE Primary School (73.7)
- Feversham Primary Academy (72.5)
- Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy (72.1)
Key details
- LA
- Bradford
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 480
- Pupils
- 464
- Boys
- 229
- Girls
- 235
- FSM %
- 31.40
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-07-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 464 | 229 | 235 | 480 | 31.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 459 | 223 | 236 | 480 | 28.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 449 | 218 | 231 | 480 | 26.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 449 | 218 | 231 | 480 | 26.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 436 | 211 | 225 | 480 | 26.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 449 | 224 | 225 | 480 | 21.30 |
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