Open Other Primary Mixed

Thornton Primary School

Thornton Road, Bradford, BD13 3NN
Part of: FOCUS ACADEMY TRUST (UK) LTD (Multi-academy trust)
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Thornton Primary School
Bradford, BD13 3NN
475 Pupils
600 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
27.20% FSM %
249 Boys
226 Girls
About Thornton Primary School

Thornton Primary School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Bradford, Bradford, in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 475 pupils on roll. School capacity: 600. Current headteacher: Elizabeth Davison.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Bradford
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District Bradford
Parliamentary Constituency Bradford West
Ward Thornton and Allerton
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor FOCUS ACADEMY TRUST (UK) LTD
Opened 01-02-2017
UKPRN 10062417
URN 143944
Data Last Updated 25-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Emma Cummins Chair of Local Governing Body 28/09/2024 03/10/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Farah Ayub Local Governor 01/09/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mary Baldwin Local Governor 12/12/2024 24/02/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Nikki Baldwin Local Governor 01/02/2026 31/01/2030 Elected by school staff
Miss Kimberley Banks Local Governor 15/12/2023 01/09/2025 Elected by school staff
Mrs Theresa Berry Local Governor 01/09/2020 31/08/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Rebecca Cansfield Local Governor 15/12/2023 15/12/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Emma Cummins Local Governor 10/10/2022 09/10/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Elizabeth Davison Local Governor 01/09/2014 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Michelle Harrison Local Governor 01/09/2020 31/08/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Nazia Khan Local Governor 12/12/2024 11/12/2028 Elected by parents
Saima Malik Local Governor 12/12/2024 11/12/2028 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
Foxhill Primary School
1.95 km • Bradford
Other
Keelham Primary School
1.99 km • Bradford
Other
The Academy At St. James
2.16 km • Bradford
Other
Beckfoot Thornton
2.34 km • Bradford
Other
Ley Top Primary School
2.58 km • Bradford
Other
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
2.6 km • Bradford
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Thornton Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Bradford, Bradford.
Thornton Primary School has 475 pupils, with a capacity of 600.
Thornton Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Thornton Primary School is Mrs Elizabeth Davison.
Thornton Primary School is at Thornton Road, Thornton, Bradford, BD13 3NN, in the Bradford local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at Thornton Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Thornton Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Elizabeth Davison
Thornton Road, Thornton, Bradford, BD13 3NN
01274833839
www.thorntonprimary.co.uk
Location
BD13 3NN  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 143944
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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