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Belle Vue Girls' Academy

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Belle Vue Girls' Academy

Thorn Lane, Bingley Road, Bradford, BD9 6NA

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Girls

Ofsted
Good
Jul 2012

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

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43.2school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
43.2
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
16.0%
Basics 9-5
32.0%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

43.2

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2345.346.4
2023/2443.846.4
2024/2543.246.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.460.00
2023/24+0.160.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
70.7%
EBacc APS
3.98
EBacc 9-5
17.1%
EBacc 9-4
30.4%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
26.04
A*-A Grades
12.9%
A*-B Grades
30.7%
AAB+ %
11.1%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 109 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

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Beckfoot Upper Heaton
0.23 km away · Academy sponsor led
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0.47 km away · Academy special sponsor led
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Dixons Cottingley Academy
1.2 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy
1.79 km away · Academy converter
Good
Bradford Girls' Grammar School
2.12 km away · Free schools
Good

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About Belle Vue Girls' Academy

Belle Vue Girls' Academy is a secondary school in Bradford, Bradford. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2012 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.2. The school has around 956 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Thorn Lane, Bradford, BD9 6NA | More schools in Bradford

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Belle Vue Girls' Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Dec 2021 — School remains Good
  2. Dec 2021 — School remains Good
  3. Jul 2012 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Belle Vue Girls' Academy

What is Belle Vue Girls' Academy's Ofsted rating?
Belle Vue Girls' Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2012 inspection.
What are Belle Vue Girls' Academy's latest exam results?
Belle Vue Girls' Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.2. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Belle Vue Girls' Academy located?
Belle Vue Girls' Academy is a secondary school in Bradford, Bradford (BD9 6NA).
How many pupils attend Belle Vue Girls' Academy?
Belle Vue Girls' Academy has around 956 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Belle Vue Girls' Academy with other schools?
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