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Belle Vue Girls' Academy
Thorn Lane, Bingley Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD9 6NA, Bradford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
36.8 / 100
Bottom 37%
Better than 37% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
956
Capacity
1,150
Ages
11–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
83%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 64% nationally. A notable strength is the high EBacc entry rate at 71%, indicating a strong commitment to a broad curriculum. However, only 60% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, which may be a consideration for parents seeking robust foundational skills for their children.
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Last inspected: 4 July 2012Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 43.2 | Bottom 36% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 60% | Bottom 33% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 32% | Bottom 21% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 71% | Top 33% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 30% | Top 33% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani79.3%
Black African3.1%
Asian Other3.0%
Other2.6%
Mixed W+Asian2.4%
Asian Bangladeshi1.9%
White Other1.8%
Asian Indian1.5%
Gypsy/Roma1.2%
White British0.9%
Mixed Other0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.1%
Black Other0.1%
Location
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53.81990, -1.81345 · BD9 6NA
School details
Local authorityBradford
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN138087
School typeAcademy converter
Websitebvgacademy.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Belle Vue Girls' Academy rated by Ofsted?
Belle Vue Girls' Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 July 2012.
Is Belle Vue Girls' Academy a good school?
Belle Vue Girls' Academy scores 36.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 37% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Belle Vue Girls' Academy in GCSEs?
Belle Vue Girls' Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.2. 60% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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