The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.9 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (120% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.9
1.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
42%
0.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
18%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.13
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
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 265 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 22 days per year on average — over a month of school.
28% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
8% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 143 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,716
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 28.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bradford
- Trust
- BRADFORD DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Stephen Mulligan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Leeds Road, Idle, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD10 9AQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThackley Primary School
Primary · 376m away
Idle CofE Primary School
Primary · 497m away
Greenfield School
Special school · 501m away
Thorpe Primary
Primary · 805m away
Co-op Academy Parkland
Primary · 1.2km away
Greengates Primary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Blakehill Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is Immanuel College a selective school?
No. Immanuel College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Immanuel College?
Immanuel College currently has 1,716 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Immanuel College take?
Immanuel College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Immanuel College?
Immanuel College is in Bradford, BD10 9AQ, in the Bradford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Immanuel College have a sixth form?
Yes, Immanuel College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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