Thornton Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Thornton Primary School
Address: Thornton Road, Thornton
Town/City: Bradford
County: West Yorkshire
Postcode: BD13 3NN
Telephone Number: 01274 833839
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2017
Trust: Focus Academy Trust (uk) Ltd
Sponsor: Focus Academy Trust (uk) Ltd

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Elizabeth Davison
Capacity: 600
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 449 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 75% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 31.8%

SEN Provisions

  • SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health

Location and administration

URN: 143944
DfE Number: 380/2061
UKPRN: 10062417
UPRN: 100051933719
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Bradford (E08000032)
Constituency: Bradford West (E14001120)
Electoral Ward: Thornton and Allerton (E05001363)

Easting & Northing: 409513E, 432673N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 47' 27.33" N 1° 51' 24.99" W
Plus Code: 9C5WQ4RV+96

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Farah Ayub - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mary Baldwin - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 December 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 24 February 2026.
  • Mrs Nikki Baldwin - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 January 2030.
  • Miss Kimberley Banks - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 December 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 September 2025.
  • Mrs Theresa Berry - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mrs Rebecca Cansfield - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 December 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 15 December 2027.
  • Mrs Emma Cummins - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 28 September 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 3 October 2028.
  • Mrs Emma Cummins - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 October 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 9 October 2026.
  • Mrs Elizabeth Davison - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2014 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Michelle Harrison - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Nazia Khan - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 December 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 11 December 2028.
  • Saima Malik - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 December 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 11 December 2028.
  • Margaret Parry - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 October 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 2 October 2028.
  • Mrs Suzanne Pell - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 December 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 11 December 2028.
  • Jennifer Stratton - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 December 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 11 December 2028.
  • Mrs Sarah Thornton - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 March 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2025.