The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Nearly full.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 22.3 vs national 43.8)
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
22.3
21.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
1%
40.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.26
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
13% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 4–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,055
- Capacity
- 94%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bradford
- Head
- Dr Simon Hinchliffe (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Keighley Road, West Yorkshire, BD9 4JP
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Bradford Grammar School a selective school?
Yes. Bradford Grammar School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
How many pupils attend Bradford Grammar School?
Bradford Grammar School currently has 1,055 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bradford Grammar School take?
Bradford Grammar School caters for pupils aged 4 to 19.
Where is Bradford Grammar School?
Bradford Grammar School is in BD9 4JP, in the Bradford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bradford Grammar School have a sixth form?
Yes, Bradford Grammar School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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