Bradford Forster Academy
Academy sponsor led
Bradford, BD4 8RG
Ofsted
Not judged
Our ranking
Bottom 6% in England
30 of 35 in Bradford
Pupils
892
First preferences per place
0.62
2026/27
Absence
10.7%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 32.0 | 37.0 | 32.7 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 28% | 33% | 24% | |
| Average English grade | 3.8 | 4.0 | 3.4 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.1 | 3.6 | 3.4 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 32% | 38% | 24% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.80 | -0.54 | — |
42% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Bradford Academy · 0.3 mi · Not judged · Bottom 4% in England
- Bronte Girls' Academy · 0.9 mi · Good · Top 30% in England
- Laisterdyke Leadership Academy · 1.2 mi · Good · Bottom 8% in England
- Dixons City Academy · 1.2 mi · No rating · Top 25% in England
- Carlton Bolling · 1.4 mi · No rating · Bottom 36% in England
- Dixons McMillan Academy · 1.5 mi · Good · Top 38% in England
Best secondary schools in Bradford · Best secondary schools in West Yorkshire
The neighbourhood
Bradford Forster Academy is in Laisterdyke & Bowling (typical home £116,250, crime very high).
What is Bradford Forster Academy's Ofsted rating?
Bradford Forster Academy is rated Not judged by Ofsted.
How does Bradford Forster Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Bradford Forster Academy is in the bottom 6% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.