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Bronte Girls' Academy
Goodgraded 23/01/2024Ages 11–16714 pupilsFaithNone
Bronte Girls' Academy is a girls' secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Bradford. The school has around 714 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 23/01/2024, Bronte Girls' Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.3), an average Attainment 8 score of 52.1 and 59% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Bradford can view Bronte Girls' Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementOutstanding
Last inspected 23/01/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 0 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 4Above average
Attainment 848.9
England avg 45.1 · was 51.2 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.3
Grade 5+ English & maths46%
England avg 45% · was 58% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths67%
England avg 65% · was 76% in 2023/24
EBacc entry86%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.41
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake37.9%
Free school meals37.9%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language57.3%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled95%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing91.2%
Attendance91.2%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher18.2
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence28.5%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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