Drighlington Primary School
URN: 134407 • Bradford BD11 1JY
Overview
- Name
- Drighlington Primary School
- URN
- 134407
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 48.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kerry Sowden (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01132853000
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Moorland Road, Bradford BD11 1JY
Summary
Drighlington Primary School is a community school located in Bradford, Leeds, catering to a mixed-gender population of 405 pupils with a capacity of 498. The school operates under the ethos of "Nurturing, Supporting, Believing, Achieving," which guides its approach to education and community engagement. The vision is to foster well-rounded, confident children who are prepared for future challenges.
In July 2025, Drighlington Primary School federated with Robin Hood Primary School, forming The Elevate Learning Federation. This partnership aims to enhance educational opportunities by sharing resources, expertise, and curriculum development, ensuring that all students receive a rich and inspiring education. The collaboration also focuses on creating a supportive learning environment where children can thrive.
The school prioritises a broad and balanced curriculum, encouraging pupils to respect themselves and others while developing resilience. Communication with parents is facilitated through the Class Dojo app, ensuring that queries can be addressed promptly. Drighlington Primary School strives to prepare its students for high school and future success within a vibrant community context.
In July 2025, Drighlington Primary School federated with Robin Hood Primary School, forming The Elevate Learning Federation. This partnership aims to enhance educational opportunities by sharing resources, expertise, and curriculum development, ensuring that all students receive a rich and inspiring education. The collaboration also focuses on creating a supportive learning environment where children can thrive.
The school prioritises a broad and balanced curriculum, encouraging pupils to respect themselves and others while developing resilience. Communication with parents is facilitated through the Class Dojo app, ensuring that queries can be addressed promptly. Drighlington Primary School strives to prepare its students for high school and future success within a vibrant community context.
Useful links
- Tapestry (other)
- TTRockstars (other)
- ClassDojo (other)
- ParentPay (other)
- School Jotter 3 (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
- Leeds
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 498
- Pupils
- 405
- Boys
- 217
- Girls
- 188
- FSM %
- 12.30
- Open date
- 2004-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-06-13
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 405 | 217 | 188 | 498 | 12.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 430 | 225 | 205 | 498 | 13.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 408 | 205 | 203 | 498 | 14.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 408 | 205 | 203 | 498 | 14.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 413 | 213 | 200 | 498 | 13.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 402 | 201 | 201 | 498 | 11.30 |
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