Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Bradford 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 231 schools across Bradford. Updated with 2025–26 data.

231

Total schools

Outstanding

15%

Outstanding rate

61.1%

Avg KS2 SATs

39.6

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Lilycroft Nursery School Nursery	Outstanding	95	View school
🥈	Abbey Green Nursery School Nursery	Outstanding	95	View school
🥉	Midland Road Nursery School Nursery	Outstanding	95	View school
4.	St Edmund's Nursery School & Children's Centre Nursery	Outstanding	95	View school
5.	Moorfield School & Nursery Not applicable	—	95	View school
6.	Lady Lane Park School & Nursery Not applicable	—	95	View school
7.	Canterbury Nursery School and Centre for Children and Families Nursery	Outstanding	95	View school
8.	Hazelbeck Special School Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
9.	Beckfoot Phoenix Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
10.	Bradford Alternative Provision Academy Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
11.	Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy Primary	Outstanding	94	View school
12.	Merlin Top Primary Academy Primary	Outstanding	89	View school
13.	Burley Oaks Primary School Primary	Outstanding	88	View school
14.	Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School Primary	Outstanding	87	View school
15.	Dixons Marchbank Primary Primary	Outstanding	86	View school
16.	St John's CofE Primary School Primary	Outstanding	86	View school
17.	Copthorne Primary School Primary	Outstanding	85	View school
18.	Harden Primary School Primary	Good	85	View school
19.	St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Primary	Good	84	View school
20.	East Morton CofE Primary School Primary	Good	82	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Bradford?

There are 231 primary & secondary schools in Bradford, of which 35 (15%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Bradford?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Bradford is Lilycroft Nursery School. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Bradford?

Primary and secondary school applications in Bradford are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Bradford council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in Bradford?

15% of primary & secondary schools in Bradford are rated Outstanding and 69% are rated Good. 74.9% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.