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New College Bradford
Nelson Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD5 0DX, Bradford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
15.1 / 100
Bottom 15%
Better than 15% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Capacity
1,200
Ages
16–19
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With a university progression rate of 72%, this college demonstrates a solid commitment to helping students advance to higher education, although only 10% of students progress to top-third universities. The LocaleIQ score indicates that the college performs better than 15% of schools, suggesting room for improvement in various areas. However, limited published data makes it difficult to assess other specific strengths or weaknesses comprehensively.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 72% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 10% | Below avg |
Based on 567 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
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53.78899, -1.75226 · BD5 0DX
School details
Local authorityBradford
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN143689
School typeFree schools 16 to 19
Websitencbradford.ac.uk/
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What is New College Bradford rated by Ofsted?
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Is New College Bradford a good school?
New College Bradford scores 15.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 15% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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