The short version
Average GCSE results. 78% capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019
- This is a boys-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.3
0.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
74%
32.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
71%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.79
Band 5Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 11–23
- Intake
- Boys
Numbers
- Pupils
- 155
- Capacity
- 78%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bradford
- Head
- Mr Yusuf Collector
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Outstanding
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Christopher Street, Off Little Horton Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD5 9DH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMarshfield Primary
Primary · Very close
Grange Technology College
Secondary · 441m away
Co-op Academy Grange
Secondary · 501m away
Bankfoot Primary School
Primary · 594m away
Haycliffe School
Special school · 637m away
Southfield School
Special school · 700m away
Co-op Academy Southfield
Academy · 700m away
Southmere Primary Academy
Primary · 841m away
Questions parents ask
What is Eternal Light's Ofsted rating?
Eternal Light was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in July 2019. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Eternal Light?
Eternal Light currently has 155 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Eternal Light take?
Eternal Light caters for pupils aged 11 to 23.
Where is Eternal Light?
Eternal Light is in Bradford, BD5 9DH, in the Bradford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Eternal Light have a sixth form?
Yes, Eternal Light has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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