The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Inadequate by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 32.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Inadequate by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
32.7
11.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
24%
18.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
38%
Source: 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
82%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
78%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 186 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
28% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 104 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 969
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 45.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bradford
- Trust
- BRADFORD DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Ms Gemma Earles
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Fenby Avenue, Bradford, BD4 8RG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLower Fields Primary Academy
Primary · Very close
Darul Uloom Dawatul Imaan
Independent · 527m away
Bradford Academy
All-through · Grammar · 657m away
Bolling Special School
Special school · 670m away
Knowleswood Primary School
Primary · 707m away
Oastlers School
Special school · 733m away
St Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Carrwood Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Bradford Forster Academy's Ofsted rating?
Bradford Forster Academy was rated Inadequate at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bradford Forster Academy?
Bradford Forster Academy currently has 969 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bradford Forster Academy take?
Bradford Forster Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Bradford Forster Academy?
Bradford Forster Academy is in Bradford, BD4 8RG, in the Bradford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bradford Forster Academy have a sixth form?
No, Bradford Forster Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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