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Thorpe Primary Catchment Area

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

Thorpe Primary is a academy converter primary school in Bradford , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 196 pupils, and a capacity of 206 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

196

Pupils

206

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Thorpe Primary Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Thorpe Primary sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Bradford. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 95% 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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Thorpe Primary — School Information

Full address
Albion Road, Idle, Bradford, BD10 9PY
Local authority
Bradford
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
42.9% of pupils
DfE URN
148288

Other Primary Schools in Bradford

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Thorpe Primary

Is Thorpe Primary oversubscribed?

Thorpe Primary is operating close to its capacity of 206 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Thorpe Primary?

Admission to Thorpe Primary 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 Thorpe Primary cover?

Thorpe Primary is a primary school in Bradford, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Thorpe Primary?

Thorpe Primary was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.