Best Secondary Schools in Bradford 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 31 schools across Bradford. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

26%

Outstanding rate

61.1%

Avg KS2 SATs

39.6

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Ilkley Grammar School Secondary	Outstanding	71	View school
🥈	Feversham Girls' Secondary Academy Secondary	Outstanding	70	View school
🥉	Dixons Kings Academy Secondary	Outstanding	66	View school
4.	Beckfoot School Secondary	Outstanding	65	View school
5.	Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford Secondary	Outstanding	65	View school
6.	Dixons City Academy Secondary	Outstanding	63	View school
7.	Dixons McMillan Academy Secondary	Outstanding	61	View school
8.	Carlton Bolling Secondary	Outstanding	58	View school
9.	Bronte Girls' Academy Secondary	Good	56	View school
10.	Bingley Grammar School Secondary	Good	55	View school
11.	Immanuel College Secondary	Good	55	View school
12.	Belle Vue Girls' Academy Secondary	Good	53	View school
13.	St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy Secondary	Good	51	View school
14.	Titus Salt School Secondary	Good	51	View school
15.	Parkside School Secondary	Inadequate	45	View school
16.	Carlton Keighley Secondary	Good	45	View school
17.	Bradford Forster Academy Secondary	Good	40	View school
18.	Dixons Cottingley Academy Secondary	Inadequate	39	View school
19.	Trinity Academy Bradford Secondary	Inadequate	38	View school
20.	Oasis Academy Lister Park Secondary	Good	38	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Bradford?

There are 31 secondary schools in Bradford, of which 8 (26%) 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 Ilkley Grammar 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?

26% of secondary schools in Bradford are rated Outstanding and 35% 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.