Bankfoot Primary School
Community primary school in Bradford (Bradford).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
Our vision for our school is to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where every individual including pupils, staff, and families feels valued, respected, and empowered to achieve their full potential. We believe in nurturing a strong sense of belonging by fostering collaboration, mutual respect, and well-being.
Through teamwork, resilience, and shared responsibility, we work together to ensure everyone in our diverse school community thrives academically, emotionally, and socially. By building strong relationships with all stakeholders, we aim to cultivate a culture of success, kindness, and continuous growth, shaping a brighter future for all.
At the heart of our vision are our 12 Community Values that guide everything we do. These values shape the way we interact, learn, and grow together:
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
5 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Athletics
- Band
- Dance
- Gymnastics
- Music
Key facts
- URN
- 107248
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Bradford
- Constituency
- Bradford East
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (7 current, 3 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Jamil Rafiq | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Jamil Rafiq Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · term ended 2025 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vicki Cox | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Tim Elcock | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Sobia Ayub | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Munir Irfan | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Savina Forrest | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Asma Malik | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Rumaan Shah Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Eric Fairchild Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record