Hoyle Court Primary School

URN: 107283 • Shipley BD17 6DN

Overview

Name
Hoyle Court Primary School
URN
107283
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
60.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Claire Thirkill (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01274581898
Website
Visit
Address
Fyfe Grove, Shipley BD17 6DN

Summary

Hoyle Court Primary School is a community school located in Shipley, Bradford, catering to a mixed-gender population of 302 pupils, with a capacity of 315. The school is committed to creating a welcoming and secure environment where every child is valued. The ethos revolves around fostering emotional, moral, and academic development, ensuring pupils are well-prepared to contribute positively to society.

The curriculum at Hoyle Court is designed to motivate and engage students, underpinned by the National Curriculum and the Foundation Stage Curriculum, while offering additional depth. The school emphasizes experiential learning through outdoor activities, sports, music, and residential experiences, aiming to excite children about their education. Inclusion is a core principle, with adaptations made to support all learners in achieving their potential.

Headteacher Claire Thirkill leads a dedicated team focused on high academic expectations and personal growth. The school promotes core values such as respect, responsibility, resilience, kindness, and teamwork, fostering a strong sense of community among students and staff alike. For further information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the office directly.

Key details

LA
Bradford
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
315
Pupils
302
Boys
158
Girls
144
FSM %
18.90
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-07-13
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Yorkshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 302 158 144 315 18.90
2024-09-11 327 159 168 315 22.20
2023-09-11 302 151 151 315 20.50
2022-09-11 302 151 151 315 20.50
2021-09-11 301 147 154 315 20.30
2020-09-11 294 142 152 315 16.70

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