Thornton Primary School is a academy converter serving families in Bradford and the wider Bradford area. The school is well established within the local education landscape.

Thornton Primary School caters for mixed pupils from 3 to 11 years. With 475 pupils enrolled and a capacity of 600, the school provides a structured and balanced curriculum aligned with national expectations.

The most recent Ofsted inspection, published on 16 January 2020, rated the school Good. Inspectors highlighted the overall quality of education and the strong relationships between staff and pupils.