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Brackenhill Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Brackenhill Primary School is a community primary school in Bradford , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 464 pupils, and a capacity of 480 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

464

Pupils

480

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

Brackenhill Primary School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Brackenhill Primary School is set by Bradford and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 97% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Bradford before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Brackenhill Primary School — School Information

Full address
Dracup Road, Great Horton, Bradford, BD7 4HA
Local authority
Bradford
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
31.4% of pupils
DfE URN
107250

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If Brackenhill Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bradford are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Brackenhill Primary School

Is Brackenhill Primary School oversubscribed?

Brackenhill Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 480 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Brackenhill Primary School?

Admission to Brackenhill Primary School is managed by Bradford. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Brackenhill Primary School cover?

Brackenhill Primary School is a primary school in Bradford, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Brackenhill Primary School?

Brackenhill Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.