How many pupils does High Park School have?

High Park School has 120 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is High Park School's Ofsted rating?

High Park School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 January 2020).

Is High Park School part of an academy trust?

Yes — High Park School is part of CARLTON ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is High Park School?

High Park School is located at Thorn Lane, Bradford, Bradford, BD9 6RY.

High Park School

Thorn Lane, Bradford, Bradford, BD9 6RY

Good

Inspected 28 January 2020

Good

Ofsted

3–19

Ages

120

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy special sponsor led

Type

About High Park School

High Park School is an academy special sponsor led in Bradford, England, for pupils aged 3–19. It has 120 pupils on roll. It is part of CARLTON ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 January 2020) rated it Good. 45.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 28.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Bradford →
School Type: Academy special sponsor led
Age Range: Ages 3–19
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 120 / 100 (120%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 28 January 2020

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

45.9%

Free school meals

28.9%

EAL

100%

SEN support

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Where pupils go next

100%

Sustained destination

91%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

7.8%

Overall absence

25.5%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

14.2

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.1 vs 2023/24

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.8 vs 2023/24

65.02

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -4.1 vs 2023/24

£49,160

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 20% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,427 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

2.8

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +0.9 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£35,258

Spend per pupil

£36,150

Income per pupil

27%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Thorn Lane, Bradford, Bradford, BD9 6RY
Phone: 01274614092
Head Teacher: Bridie Dorning
Website: www.highpark.org.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is High Park School?: High Park School is an academy special sponsor led in Bradford, England, for pupils aged 3–19.
How many pupils does High Park School have?: High Park School has 120 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is High Park School's Ofsted rating?: High Park School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 January 2020).
Is High Park School part of an academy trust?: Yes — High Park School is part of CARLTON ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is High Park School?: High Park School is located at Thorn Lane, Bradford, Bradford, BD9 6RY.

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