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Bradford Forster Academy
Fenby Avenue, Bradford, BD4 8RG, Bradford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
1.0 / 100
Bottom 1%
Better than 1% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
969
Capacity
1,050
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 32.7, the school performs below national averages, and only 42% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. Parent satisfaction appears low, with just 41% recommending the school, and Ofsted has rated it as requiring improvement. The school's EBacc entry rate stands at 38%, indicating a moderate level of engagement in a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 11 February 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 32.7 | Bottom 3% 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%. | 42% | Bottom 5% 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%. | 24% | Bottom 7% 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%. | 38% | Bottom 28% 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%. | 13% | Bottom 28% UK |
Parent View (90 responses)
★★★★★2.6
Good range of extra-curricular
87%
Good range of subjects
79%
School has high expectations
61%
My child feels safe
60%
My child makes good progress
57%
Progress is communicated
51%
My child is happy
49%
School supports development
48%
School keeps me informed
46%
I'd recommend this school
41%
School responds to concerns
40%
Behaviour is good
34%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British53.7%
White Other14.1%
Black African10.5%
Asian Pakistani6.4%
Mixed Other2.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Other1.3%
Asian Other1.0%
Asian Indian1.0%
Black Other0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
White Irish0.2%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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53.77966, -1.72449 · BD4 8RG
School details
Local authorityBradford
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN140429
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Bradford Forster Academy rated by Ofsted?
Bradford Forster Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 February 2025.
Is Bradford Forster Academy a good school?
Bradford Forster Academy scores 1.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 1% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Bradford Forster Academy?
Based on 90 Ofsted Parent View responses, Bradford Forster Academy receives a satisfaction score of 52% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Bradford Forster Academy in GCSEs?
Bradford Forster Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 32.7. 42% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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