The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (105% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.4
2.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
45%
3.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
12%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.08
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 297 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 167 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,966
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 25%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bradford
- Head
- Mr Luke Weston (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2014 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Keighley Road, Bingley, West Yorkshire, BD16 2RS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCrossflatts Primary School
Primary · 713m away
Beckfoot Priestthorpe Primary School & Nursery
Primary · 1.1km away
Lady Lane Park School & Nursery
Independent · 1.1km away
Myrtle Park Primary
Primary · 1.4km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Eldwick Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Beckfoot School
Secondary · 2.0km away
Hazelbeck Special School
Academy · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Bingley Grammar School a selective school?
No. Bingley Grammar School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Bingley Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Bingley Grammar School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bingley Grammar School?
Bingley Grammar School currently has 1,966 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bingley Grammar School take?
Bingley Grammar School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Bingley Grammar School?
Bingley Grammar School is in Bingley, BD16 2RS, in the Bradford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bingley Grammar School have a sixth form?
Yes, Bingley Grammar School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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