Best Schools in Bradford
454 schools in Bradford
Key Facts
- There are 454 schools in Bradford, with 90.6% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, and 75.0% of secondary schools rated Good or Outstanding.
- Primary schools in Bradford have 59.7% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, compared to 61.0% nationally, with 60,010 pupils and a pupil-teacher ratio of 21.56.
- Secondary schools in Bradford have a Progress 8 score of -0.20, an Attainment 8 score of 42.62, and 39.7% of pupils achieve grade 5+ in English & maths, compared to national averages of 0.00, 46.10, and not available respectively.
- In Bradford, 29.6% of primary school pupils and 35.1% of secondary school pupils are eligible for free school meals, with spending per pupil at £7,698 and £8,556 respectively, highlighting demographic and workforce differences.
Top Nurseries in Bradford
230 nurseries in Bradford
Top Primary Schools in Bradford
188 primary schools in Bradford
Bradford Beacon School
Bradford, BD5 8LJ
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils15
P/T Ratio–
BG
Bradford Grammar School
BD9 4JP
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils1,033
P/T Ratio–
LL
Lady Lane Park School & Nursery
Bingley, BD16 4AP
Independent · Primary · Ages 1–12
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils138
P/T Ratio–
Moorfield School & Nursery
Ilkley, LS29 8RL
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils88
P/T Ratio–
Top Secondary Schools in Bradford
35 secondary schools in Bradford
Feversham Girls' Secondary Academy
Ofsted
Outstanding
Bradford, BD3 0LT
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · Girls
Progress 8+0.68
Attainment 852.4
Eng+Maths68%
Pupils796
Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford
Ofsted
Outstanding
Bradford, BD8 9AR
Secondary · Ages 11–19 · Boys
Progress 8+0.15
Attainment 851.3
Eng+Maths80%
Pupils598
Bronte Girls' Academy
Ofsted
Good
Bradford, BD4 7EB
Secondary · Ages 11–16 · Girls
Progress 8+0.21
Attainment 851.2
Eng+Maths76%
Pupils709
Dixons Cottingley Academy
Ofsted
Good
Bingley, BD16 1TZ
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–16
Progress 8+0.65
Attainment 850.1
Eng+Maths75%
Pupils861
Top Special Schools in Bradford
1 special schools in Bradford
Top Independent Schools in Bradford
16 independent schools in Bradford
Bradford Beacon School
Bradford, BD5 8LJ
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils15
P/T Ratio–
BG
Bradford Grammar School
BD9 4JP
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils1,033
P/T Ratio–
LL
Lady Lane Park School & Nursery
Bingley, BD16 4AP
Independent · Primary · Ages 1–12
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils138
P/T Ratio–
Moorfield School & Nursery
Ilkley, LS29 8RL
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils88
P/T Ratio–
Frequently Asked Questions
Bradford has 454 schools, including 188 primary schools, 35 secondary schools, 230 nurseries, 16 independent schools, 1 special schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Bradford | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 87% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 59% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.25 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 41.7 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 25% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 19.9:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,034 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.