- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Results well above the England average.
62 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1180%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.1%
- Pupils
- 442
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.4
Schools in BD5
A postcode district in Bradford
- Postcode district
- 32 schools and nurseries
In short: BD5 is a postcode district in Bradford with 14 primary schools, 9 secondary schools and 8 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries3214 primary · 9 secondary · 8 nurseries
Top-rated
All BD5 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in BD5
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.
Top Primary Schools in BD5
14 in BD5, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results close to the England average.
73 first choices, 56 offers made
Met the standard at 1163%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.3%
- Pupils
- 420
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.3
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
28 first choices, 37 offers made
Met the standard at 1166%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.5%
- Pupils
- 329
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.1
Top Secondary Schools in BD5
9 in BD5, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Results above the England average.
176 first choices, 126 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1652.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.9%
- Pupils
- 671
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.2
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results above the England average.
369 first choices, 171 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1652.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.0%
- Pupils
- 892
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.5
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
164 first choices, 130 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1652.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.2%
- Pupils
- 665
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.7
Nurseries in BD5
8 in BD5, highest Ofsted grade first
Canterbury Nursery School and Centre for Children and Families
Bradford, BD5 9HL · State · Nursery · Ages 2 to 5
- Ofsted:Outstanding
No published results yet.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 162
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.4
Woodroyd Nursery and Children Centre
Bradford, BD5 8EL · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Little Horton Nursery Ltd
Bradford, BD5 0AL · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in BD5
5 in BD5, by the school's Eduscope score
Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford
Bradford, BD5 7JR · Sixth Form · Ages 16 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
No published results yet.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 1,238
- Pupils per teacher
- 29.1
Eternal Light
Bradford, BD5 9DH · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 23 · Boys
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results well below the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1631.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 142
- Pupils per teacher
- –
New College Bradford
Bradford, BD5 0DX · Sixth Form · Ages 16 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
No published results yet.
Special Schools in BD5
2 in BD5. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Co-op Academy Southfield
Bradford, BD5 9ET · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 13.5%
- Pupils
- 378
- Pupils per teacher
- 8.7
Bradford Beacon School
Bradford, BD5 8LJ · Independent · Primary · Ages 4 to 11
- No Ofsted grade yet
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 15
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in BD5
5 in BD5. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Eternal Light
Bradford, BD5 9DH · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 23 · Boys
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results well below the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1631.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 142
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Crystal Gardens Primary School
Bradford, BD5 7PE · Independent · Primary · Ages 2 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 166
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Eden Springs Girls Secondary
Bd5 7pe · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 24 · Girls
- Ofsted:Good
Independent school. Results close to the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1648.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 113
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in BD5, on one map
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.
- Outstanding6
- Good17
- Requires improvement1
- Not graded yet8
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every BD5 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
BD5 has 32 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in BD5
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Questions
Questions parents ask about BD5
Nearby areas
How many schools are in BD5?
BD5 has 32 schools, including 14 primary schools, 9 secondary schools, 8 nurseries, 5 independent schools, 2 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in BD5?
The highest-ranked schools in BD5 on Eduscope are Marshfield Primary, Dixons Trinity Academy, Dixons City Academy. 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.
How many private schools are in BD5?
There are 5 independent schools in BD5. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in BD5 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in BD5?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 32 schools in BD5 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.