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.

Bradford has 31 open secondary schools. Of the 31 with a published Ofsted inspection, 7 (23%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 71% held Good or Outstanding — these are the last single-word grades from before Ofsted retired them on 10 November 2025 (how we treat Ofsted data). On our composite Schools Near Me score, Feversham Girls' Secondary Academy currently leads the local rankings. Closed schools are excluded from every list on this page.

Use the ranked table below to compare schools side by side, then open any school for the full picture. Application deadlines in Bradford follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

31
Total schools
7
Outstanding (historic grade)
23%
of inspected schools (pre-Nov-2025)
61.1%
Avg KS2 SATs
39.6
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) SNM Score
🥇 Feversham Girls' Secondary Academy
Secondary
 Outstanding 78 View school
🥈 Dixons Kings Academy
Secondary
 Outstanding 76 View school
🥉 Dixons City Academy
Secondary
 Outstanding 72 View school
4. Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford
Secondary
 Outstanding 71 View school
5. Carlton Bolling
Secondary
 Outstanding 65 View school
6. Bronte Girls' Academy
Secondary
 Good 63 View school
7. Dixons McMillan Academy
Secondary
 Good 62 View school
8. Dixons Cottingley Academy
Secondary
 Good 61 View school
9. Bingley Grammar School
Secondary
 Good 60 View school
10. St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy
Secondary
 Good 58 View school
11. Ilkley Grammar School
Secondary
 Outstanding 58 View school
12. Trinity Academy Bradford
Secondary
 Good 57 View school
13. Belle Vue Girls' Academy
Secondary
 Good 57 View school
14. Immanuel College
Secondary
 Good 55 View school
15. Beckfoot School
Secondary
 Outstanding 54 View school
16. Titus Salt School
Secondary
 Good 54 View school
17. Beckfoot Thornton
Secondary
 Good 53 View school
18. Carlton Keighley
Secondary
 Good 51 View school
19. Beckfoot Upper Heaton
Secondary
 Good 49 View school
20. Laisterdyke Leadership Academy
Secondary
 Good 48 View school

Ranked by the Schools Near Me score. Ofsted grades shown are each school's last single-word grade from before 10 November 2025, when Ofsted retired single-word overall judgements — they are historic and not comparable to the new report cards. How we use Ofsted data. Closed schools are excluded.

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Bradford?
There are 31 open secondary schools in Bradford (closed schools are excluded). 7 of the 31 with a published inspection held a historic Ofsted grade of Outstanding (the last single-word grade before single-word grades were retired on 10 November 2025).
What are the best-rated secondary schools in Bradford?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked secondary school in Bradford is Feversham Girls' Secondary Academy. The full ranked table above lists the top 20 schools with their score and last historic Ofsted grade. We never list closed schools.
How is the Schools Near Me score calculated?
The Schools Near Me score is a 0–100 composite combining the school's last historic Ofsted grade, published exam and assessment results, attendance and pupil–teacher ratio. It is not an Ofsted rating. Full methodology: https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#score
Are Ofsted single-word grades still current in Bradford?
No. Ofsted retired single-word overall grades (Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate) on 10 November 2025 and replaced them with report cards. Any single-word grade shown on this page is the school's last historic grade from before that date and is not comparable to the new report cards. See https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#ofsted
How do I apply for a school place in Bradford?
Primary and secondary applications in Bradford are coordinated by the local authority on the national timetable: apply by 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and by 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively. Check the Bradford council website for local forms and any in-year rules.

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.