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Belle Vue Girls' Academy
Goodgraded 09/12/2021Ages 11–18956 pupils
Belle Vue Girls' Academy is a girls' secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Bradford. The school has around 956 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 09/12/2021, Belle Vue Girls' Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.2), an average Attainment 8 score of 44.1 and 42% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Bradford can view Belle Vue Girls' Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 09/12/2021. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points1 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Progress 8
Value added
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 843.2
England avg 45.1 · was 43.8 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths32%
England avg 45% · was 42% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths60%
England avg 65% · was 63% in 2023/24
EBacc entry71%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.98
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelBelow average
A-level grade (point score)C-
APS per entry 26.0
A-level grade (best 3)C-
APS best 3: 27.8
AAB or better11%
Retention89%
Value added-0.64
Well below average · 95% CI -0.8 to -0.4
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake40.4%
Free school meals40.4%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language47.9%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled83%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing91.8%
Attendance91.8%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher14.2
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence24.9%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Bradford
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