The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
40.9
2.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
35%
7.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
15%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.38
Band 1Source: 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
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 252 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
7% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 161 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,430
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 27%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bradford
- Head
- Mr Philip Temple (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
February 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2006 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
January 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Higher Coach Road, Shipley, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD17 5RH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBaildon Glen Primary School
Primary · 416m away
Hirst Wood Nursery School
Nursery · 658m away
Saltaire Primary School
Primary · 662m away
Shipley College
16 plus · 674m away
Bradford Central PRU
Pupil referral unit · 770m away
Bradford Alternative Provision Academy
Academy · 770m away
Wycliffe CofE Primary School
Primary · 818m away
Sandal Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Titus Salt School a selective school?
No. Titus Salt School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Titus Salt School's Ofsted rating?
Titus Salt School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Titus Salt School?
Titus Salt School currently has 1,430 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Titus Salt School take?
Titus Salt School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Titus Salt School?
Titus Salt School is in Bradford, BD17 5RH, in the Bradford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Titus Salt School have a sixth form?
Yes, Titus Salt School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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