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Bradford Forster Academy

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Bradford Forster Academy

Fenby Avenue, Bradford, BD4 8RG

Academy sponsor led
Church of England
Pupils
969
Ages
11-16
FSM
45.3%
Attainment 8
32.6
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Feb 2025

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
32.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
9.4%
Basics 9-5
23.7%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

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

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
38.4%
EBacc APS
2.93
EBacc 9-5
6.1%
EBacc 9-4
12.6%
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About Bradford Forster Academy

Bradford Forster Academy is a secondary school in Bradford, Bradford. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2025 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 32.6. The school has around 969 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Fenby Avenue, Bradford, BD4 8RG | More schools in Bradford

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Bradford Forster Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Feb 2025 — Requires improvement
  2. Dec 2024 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
  3. Jun 2024 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
  4. Jan 2024 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
  5. Mar 2023 — Inadequate
  6. Mar 2018 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Bradford Forster Academy

What is Bradford Forster Academy's Ofsted rating?
Bradford Forster Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What are Bradford Forster Academy's latest exam results?
Bradford Forster Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 32.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Bradford Forster Academy located?
Bradford Forster Academy is a secondary school in Bradford, Bradford (BD4 8RG).
How many pupils attend Bradford Forster Academy?
Bradford Forster Academy has around 969 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Bradford Forster Academy with other schools?
View Bradford Forster Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Bradford.