The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 48.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a girls-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
48.8
5.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
46%
4.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
86%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 56 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 714
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 36.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bradford
- Trust
- IEXEL EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Rehana Shafquat
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Bolling Road, East Bowling, Bradford, BD4 7EB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBowling Park Primary School
Primary · 988m away
St Stephen's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Oastlers School
Special school · 1.1km away
Park Aspire Alternative Provision Academy
Academy · 1.1km away
Newby Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Bradford Academy
All-through · Grammar · 1.2km away
The Fountain School
Independent · 1.2km away
Crystal Gardens Primary School
Independent · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Bronte Girls' Academy a selective school?
No. Bronte Girls' Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Bronte Girls' Academy's Ofsted rating?
Bronte Girls' Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bronte Girls' Academy?
Bronte Girls' Academy currently has 714 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bronte Girls' Academy take?
Bronte Girls' Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Bronte Girls' Academy?
Bronte Girls' Academy is in Bradford, BD4 7EB, in the Bradford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bronte Girls' Academy have a sixth form?
No, Bronte Girls' Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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