A postcode district in Bradford
In short: BD2 is a postcode district in Bradford with 11 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 7 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
11 in BD2, best first
Bradford, BD2 4ES · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11
Results close to the England average.
35 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1160%
England 62%
Results well below the England average.
45 first choices, 58 offers made
Met the standard at 1150%
England 62%
Results below the England average.
60 first choices, 59 offers made
Met the standard at 1158%
England 62%
2 in BD2, best first
Results well below the England average.
245 first choices, 288 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1636.3
England 46.2
7 in BD2, highest Ofsted grade first
Bradford, BD2 2JZ · Nursery
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Bradford, BD2 2EE · Nursery
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Bradford, BD2 2EJ · Nursery
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
1 in BD2, by the school's Eduscope score
Results well below the England average.
245 first choices, 288 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1636.3
England 46.2
1 in BD2. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Bradford, BD2 1BT · Independent · All-through · Ages 3 to 16
Independent school. Results well above the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1662.8
England 46.2
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
Pick a stage to see every BD2 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
BD2 has 19 schools and nurseries.
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
BD2 has 19 schools, including 11 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 7 nurseries, 1 independent school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
The highest-ranked schools in BD2 on Eduscope are St Francis Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy, Cavendish Primary School, Swain House Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
There is 1 independent school in BD2. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare it on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 19 schools in BD2 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.
