Thornbury Primary Leadership Academy
URN: 145936 • Bradford BD3 7AU
Overview
- Name
- Thornbury Primary Leadership Academy
- URN
- 145936
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Trust
- STAR ACADEMIES
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Chris Young (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01274665812
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Dick Lane, Bradford BD3 7AU
Summary
Thornbury Primary Leadership Academy, located in Bradford, serves a diverse community with pupils speaking over 25 languages. As an academy converter, it is part of Star Academies and focuses on fostering a caring and inclusive environment. The school is committed to high academic standards, with pupils typically achieving above national averages by the end of Year 6.
The curriculum at Thornbury is rigorous and knowledge-based, designed to prepare students for secondary education and beyond. The school places a strong emphasis on its Star values of Service, Teamwork, Ambition, and Respect, which underpin both academic and leadership development. This holistic approach aims to nurture confident, resilient learners who are also responsible citizens.
Thornbury Primary actively engages with the local community, encouraging pupils to participate in charitable initiatives and events. The school promotes a partnership between home and school, fostering positive relationships to support each child's educational journey. With a current enrolment of 508 pupils and a capacity of 630, Thornbury aims to provide a supportive and enriching educational experience for all.
The curriculum at Thornbury is rigorous and knowledge-based, designed to prepare students for secondary education and beyond. The school places a strong emphasis on its Star values of Service, Teamwork, Ambition, and Respect, which underpin both academic and leadership development. This holistic approach aims to nurture confident, resilient learners who are also responsible citizens.
Thornbury Primary actively engages with the local community, encouraging pupils to participate in charitable initiatives and events. The school promotes a partnership between home and school, fostering positive relationships to support each child's educational journey. With a current enrolment of 508 pupils and a capacity of 630, Thornbury aims to provide a supportive and enriching educational experience for all.
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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
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- STAR ACADEMIES
- Capacity
- 630
- Pupils
- 508
- Boys
- 251
- Girls
- 257
- FSM %
- 30.30
- Open date
- 2018-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-09-15
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 508 | 251 | 257 | 630 | 30.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 516 | 248 | 268 | 630 | 29.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 538 | 280 | 258 | 630 | 32.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 538 | 280 | 258 | 630 | 32.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 583 | 307 | 276 | 630 | 32.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 608 | 321 | 287 | 630 | 25.00 |
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