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 secondary schools, of which 7 (23%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 16 rated Good — 74% of secondary schools in Bradford are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Feversham Girls' Secondary Academy currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Bradford follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

31
Total schools
7
Outstanding
23%
Outstanding rate
61.1%
Avg KS2 SATs
39.6
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted 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

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Bradford?
There are 31 secondary schools in Bradford, of which 7 (23%) 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 Feversham Girls' Secondary Academy. 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?
23% of secondary schools in Bradford are rated Outstanding and 52% 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.