Is Blakehill Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 19 July 2022. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 71st of 155 primary schools in Bradford. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Blakehill Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 75% of pupils at Blakehill Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Blakehill Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Blakehill Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Blakehill Primary School

Highfield Road, Idle, Bradford, BD10 8QN

Local ranking71st of 155 primary schools in Bradford

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

420

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 19 July 2022.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 75.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 13.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 86.0%
Writing (Expected): 82.0%
Maths (Expected): 84.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 82.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 106.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 106.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 107.0
Cohort Size: 56

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 415
Boys: 212 (50%)
Girls: 209 (50%)
Capacity: 420 (100% full)
SEND: 17.8%
FSM Eligible: 14.7%
EAL: 7.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 5.3%
SEN Support: 12.5%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 22.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 18.4
Budget per Pupil: £6,163/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.8% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 6.1% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 77.5%
Asian Indian: 4.3%
Asian Pakistani: 4.0%
Mixed Other: 3.8%
White Other: 3.3%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 2.0%
Asian Bangladeshi: 2.0%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.5%

77.5%

White British

4.3%

Asian Indian

4.0%

Asian Pakistani

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01274414355

office@blakehill.bradford.sch.uk

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Highfield Road

Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber

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Administrative

URN: 107224
UKPRN: 10072596
Establishment No.: 2062

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