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Bradford Forster Academy

State school · Bradford, BD4 8RG
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-16
  • 969 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
969 ·
Religion
C of E
Local authority
Bradford Metropolitan District Council

Headteacher

Head

Ms Gemma Earles

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Carrwood Primary School 16 %
Lower Fields Primary Academy 14 %
OtherUnkn 13 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Knowleswood Primary School 12 %
Fearnville Primary School 11 %
St Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 11 %
St John's CofE Primary School 8 %
Ryecroft Primary Academy 7 %
Newhall Park Primary School 3 %
Bowling Park Primary School 2 %
Co-op Academy Beckfield 2 %
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Exit

We do not have destination information for pupils leaving this school. To find out where pupils go on to, you can contact the school.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
32.6%
LA avg.
37.6%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • BTEC
  • GCSE
55
Number of teachers
18:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2.9 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
24.4 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

969
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection:

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Requires improvement
Quality of education Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement
Leadership and management Requires improvement

Full inspection: Inadequate

Personal development Requires improvement
Quality of education Inadequate
Behaviour and attitudes Inadequate
Leadership and management Inadequate

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School data & information Bradford Forster Academy Fenby Avenue, Bradford, BD4 8RG
969 Pupil numbers
45.3 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
24 % Pupils whose first language is not English
18:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
55 Number of teachers
25 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
32.6%
LA avg.
37.6%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
37.00
LA avg.
41.00
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.54 Score Well below average
≈ 15% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 44 4
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 71 5
Polish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 9 9
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 3
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 3
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 182 4
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 84 3
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 89 4
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 40 4
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 175 4
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 182 4
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 5
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 31 3
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 5
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 46 5

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

SEN overview

Bradford Forster Academy is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

2.9 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
24.4 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills
HI - Hearing Impairment
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs Yes
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection:

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Requires improvement
Quality of education Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement
Leadership and management Requires improvement

Full inspection: Inadequate

Personal development Requires improvement
Quality of education Inadequate
Behaviour and attitudes Inadequate
Leadership and management Inadequate
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