FindMySchool LogoFindMySchool
  • League Tables
    Combined A-levels & GCSEPrimary SchoolsOxbridge Success
  • Schools
    A-levelsSecondaryPrimaryNursery
  • Blog
FindMySchool LogoFindMySchool

Helping parents and students find the best schools in England with comprehensive data and insights.

GET IN TOUCH

  • Contact us form
  • info@findmyschool.uk

Quick Links

  • Find Schools
  • Schools by City
  • Primary by Area
  • Secondary by Area
  • Sixth Form Schools by Area
  • Map Search
  • Primary School
  • Secondary School
  • Sixth Form and Grammar Schools

Rankings

  • Combined A-levels and GCSE
  • Primary Schools
  • Oxbridge Success

Resources

  • About Us
  • Our Methodology
  • Data Disclaimer
  • FAQs
  • Blog

© 2025 FindMySchool. All rights reserved.

Privacy PolicyTerms of ServiceCookie Policy

Showing 1-9 of 37 schools

  • Bradford Grammar School
  • Jaamiatul Imaam Muhammad Zakaria
  • Woodhouse Grove School
  • Titus Salt School
  • Feversham Girls' Secondary Academy
  • Belle Vue Girls' Academy
  • Immanuel College, Bradford
  • St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy
  • Parkside School, Bradford
  • Page 1
  • Page 2
  • Page 3
  • Page 4
  • Page 5
  • Next
Bradford schools collage

2025 Best Secondary Schools in Bradford Area

Find the perfect school for your child's future. Explore top secondary schools across Bradford. Filter by Ofsted rating, faith, and features; compare options; and view on a map or by neighbourhood.

Top Secondary Schools in Bradford

Map
Independent · All-through
#1BRADFORD
#188England

Bradford Grammar School

Keighley Road, Bradford, Bradford, BD9 4JP
Bradford council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
1,061 pupils
Mixed
4-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Details
Independent · Secondary & Post-16
#20BRADFORD
#2,745England

Jaamiatul Imaam Muhammad Zakaria

Thornton View Road, Clayton, Bradford, BD14 6JX
Bradford council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
403 pupils
Girls
11-18+ years
Islam
Sixth Form
Boarders
Details
Independent · All-through
#37BRADFORD
#3,924England

Woodhouse Grove School

Apperley Bridge, Bradford, BD10 0NR
Leeds City council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
1,073 pupils
Mixed
2-18+ years
Protestant
Sixth Form
Nursery
Boarders
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#24BRADFORD
#3,196England

Titus Salt School

Higher Coach Road, Baildon, Bradford, BD17 5RH
Bradford council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,451 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School238 offers / 758 applications
Subscription: 3.2xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#6BRADFORD
#967England

Feversham Girls' Secondary Academy

158 Cliffe Road, Undercliffe, Bradford, BD3 0LT
Bradford council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
801 pupils
Girls
11-18 years
Islam
Application Demand
Primary School128 offers / 518 applications
Subscription: 4.0xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#14BRADFORD
#1,755England

Belle Vue Girls' Academy

Thorn Lane, Bingley Road, Bradford, BD9 6NA
Bradford council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,033 pupils
Girls
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School164 offers / 291 applications
Subscription: 1.8xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#25BRADFORD
#3,239England

Immanuel College, Bradford

Leeds Road, Idle, Bradford, BD10 9AQ
Bradford council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,702 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
Church of England
Application Demand
Primary School291 offers / 571 applications
Subscription: 2.0xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#15BRADFORD
#1,933England

St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy

Highgate, Heaton, Bradford, BD9 4BQ
Bradford council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,784 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School285 offers / 750 applications
Subscription: 2.6xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#28BRADFORD
#3,404England

Parkside School, Bradford

Parkside Terrace, Cullingworth, Bradford, BD13 5AD
Bradford council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Inadequate
1,144 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School194 offers / 469 applications
Subscription: 2.4xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details

Map of Secondary Schools in Bradford

Interactive map showing secondary schools in Bradford. Uses the same markers and behaviour as the map page.

Neighbourhoods in Bradford

Allerton is a popular residential pocket within the Bradford area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bradford and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#18Dixons Allerton AcademyStateAll-through3-18+ yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
Dixons Allerton Academy#18
School Type: State
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 3-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Apperley Bridge is a popular residential pocket within the Bradford area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bradford and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#37Woodhouse Grove SchoolIndependentAll-through2-18+ yearsMixedProtestantNot inspected by Ofsted
Woodhouse Grove School#37
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 2-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Protestant
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Baildon is a popular residential pocket within the Bradford area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bradford and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#24Titus Salt SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Titus Salt School#24
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Bolton Woods is a popular residential pocket within the Bradford area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bradford and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#12Bradford Christian SchoolIndependentAll-through3-16 yearsMixedChristianNot inspected by Ofsted
Bradford Christian School#12
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 3-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Christian
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Bowling is a popular residential pocket within the Bradford area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bradford and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5Dixons Trinity AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
Dixons Trinity Academy#5
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

Bradford is a popular residential pocket within the Bradford area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bradford and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1Bradford Grammar SchoolIndependentAll-through4-18+ yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Bradford Grammar School#1
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 4-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Buttershaw is a popular residential pocket within the Bradford area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bradford and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#32Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneInadequate
Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College Academy#32
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Inadequate

Clayton is a popular residential pocket within the Bradford area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bradford and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#20Jaamiatul Imaam Muhammad ZakariaIndependentSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsGirlsIslamNot inspected by Ofsted
Jaamiatul Imaam Muhammad Zakaria#20
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: Islam
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Cullingworth is a popular residential pocket within the Bradford area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bradford and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#28Parkside School, BradfordStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneInadequate
Parkside School, Bradford#28
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Inadequate

East Bowling is a popular residential pocket within the Bradford area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bradford and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#7Bronte Girls' AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsGirlsNoneGood
Bronte Girls' Academy#7
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Eccleshill is a popular residential pocket within the Bradford area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bradford and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#33Bradford AcademyStateAll-through2-18+ yearsMixedChurch of EnglandRequires Improvement
Bradford Academy#33
School Type: State
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 2-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Girlington is a popular residential pocket within the Bradford area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bradford and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#35One In A Million Free SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
One In A Million Free School#35
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Heaton is a popular residential pocket within the Bradford area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bradford and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#14Belle Vue Girls' AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsGirlsNoneGood
#15St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College, A Voluntary AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedCatholicGood
#11Bradford Girls' Grammar SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsGirlsNoneGood
#30Beckfoot Upper HeatonStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Belle Vue Girls' Academy#14
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy#15
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good
Bradford Girls' Grammar School#11
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Beckfoot Upper Heaton#30
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Holme Wood is a popular residential pocket within the Bradford area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bradford and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#29Hanson AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneInadequate
#9Dixons McMillan AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
#21Bradford Forster AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandInadequate
#36Co-op Academy GrangeStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneInadequate
Hanson Academy#29
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Inadequate
Dixons McMillan Academy#9
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Bradford Forster Academy#21
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Inadequate
Co-op Academy Grange#36
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Inadequate

Idle is a popular residential pocket within the Bradford area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bradford and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#25Immanuel College, BradfordStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
Immanuel College, Bradford#25
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

Laisterdyke is a popular residential pocket within the Bradford area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bradford and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#13Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, BradfordStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsBoysIslamOutstanding
#26Laisterdyke Leadership AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford#13
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Boys
Religious Character: Islam
Ofsted: Outstanding
Laisterdyke Leadership Academy#26
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Little Horton is a popular residential pocket within the Bradford area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bradford and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#17Eternal LightIndependentSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsBoysNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
#4Eden Springs Girls SecondaryIndependentSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsGirlsNoneInformation not available
#8Dixons City AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
#10The Fountain SchoolIndependentSecondary10-16 yearsMixedNoneInformation not available
Eternal Light#17
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Boys
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted
Eden Springs Girls Secondary#4
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available
Dixons City Academy#8
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding
The Fountain School#10
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 10-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available

Manningham is a popular residential pocket within the Bradford area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bradford and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2Darul Uloom Dawatul ImaanIndependentSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsBoysIslamNot inspected by Ofsted
#22Al Mumin Primary and Secondary SchoolIndependentAll-through3-18 yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
#31Oasis Academy Lister ParkStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Darul Uloom Dawatul Imaan#2
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Boys
Religious Character: Islam
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted
Al Mumin Primary and Secondary School#22
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 3-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted
Oasis Academy Lister Park#31
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Northside is a popular residential pocket within the Bradford area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bradford and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3Dixons Kings AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
Dixons Kings Academy#3
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

Queensbury is a popular residential pocket within the Bradford area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bradford and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#16Trinity Academy BradfordStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Trinity Academy Bradford#16
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Thornton is a popular residential pocket within the Bradford area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bradford and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#23Beckfoot ThorntonStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Beckfoot Thornton#23
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Tong is a popular residential pocket within the Bradford area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bradford and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#27Tong Leadership AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
Tong Leadership Academy#27
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Undercliffe is a popular residential pocket within the Bradford area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bradford and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#6Feversham Girls' Secondary AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsGirlsIslamOutstanding
#19Carlton BollingStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
Feversham Girls' Secondary Academy#6
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: Islam
Ofsted: Outstanding
Carlton Bolling#19
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

Wyke is a popular residential pocket within the Bradford area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bradford and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#34Appleton AcademyStateAll-through3-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Appleton Academy#34
School Type: State
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 3-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

FAQs

We combine official data sources and our methodology to highlight consistent performance. Use filters to personalise results based on what matters to your family.

View all Bradford schools →