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Bradford Forster Academy
Ages 11–16969 pupilsChurch of England
Bradford Forster Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Bradford. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 969 pupils on roll. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 37 and 33% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Bradford can view Bradford Forster Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesRequires Improvement
Personal developmentRequires Improvement
Leadership & managementRequires Improvement
Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade for state schools (changed September 2024) — the individual judgements are shown here.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance90.5%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence30.8%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher16.7England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals47.4%England avg 28.6%
English not first language28.1%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 832.7
Progress 8-0.5
Grade 5+ English & maths24%
Grade 4+ English & maths42%
EBacc entry38%
EBacc average point score2.93
DfE, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Bradford
All schools in Bradford →Lower Fields Primary AcademyGood · 0.1 miDarul Uloom Dawatul Imaan0.3 miKnowleswood Primary School0.4 miBradford Academy0.4 miSt Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyGood · 0.6 miOastlers SchoolOutstanding · 0.5 mi
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