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Bradford Forster Academy
Ages 11–16969 pupilsFaithChurch 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 & inspection
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesRequires Improvement
Personal developmentRequires Improvement
Leadership & managementRequires Improvement
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Strengths & watch points0 strengths · 5 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 832.7
England avg 45.1 · was 37.0 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.5
Grade 5+ English & maths24%
England avg 45% · was 33% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths42%
England avg 65% · was 50% in 2023/24
EBacc entry38%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score2.93
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake47.4%
Free school meals47.4%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language28.1%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled92%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing90.5%
Attendance90.5%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher16.7
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence30.8%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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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