The short version
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.07
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools 16 to 19
- Phase
- 16 plus
- Ages
- 16–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Capacity
- 0%
- FSM
- 0%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bradford
- Trust
- NEW COLLABORATIVE LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Stuart Nash
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksFull inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Nelson Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD5 0DX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNewby Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Stephen's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Bowling Park Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Crystal Gardens Primary School
Independent · 1.3km away
Eden Springs Girls Secondary
Independent · 1.4km away
The Fountain School
Independent · 1.5km away
Park Aspire Alternative Provision Academy
Academy · 1.5km away
Oastlers School
Special school · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is New College Bradford a selective school?
No. New College Bradford is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is New College Bradford's Ofsted rating?
New College Bradford was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
What ages does New College Bradford take?
New College Bradford caters for pupils aged 16 to 19. It is classified as a 16 plus school.
Where is New College Bradford?
New College Bradford is in Bradford, BD5 0DX, in the Bradford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does New College Bradford have a sixth form?
Yes, New College Bradford has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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