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Bradford Forster Academy

Fenby Avenue, Bradford, BD4 8RG

Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–16 · Mixed

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Feb 2025

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

Academic picture

32.6school · 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

32.6

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

9.4%

Basics 9-5

23.7%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

32.6

National · same year

46.0

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	32.0	46.4
2023/24	37.0	46.4
2024/25	32.6	46.0

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
Year	School	National
2022/23	-0.80	0.00
2023/24	-0.54	0.00
2024/25	Not available	Not 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

38.4%

EBacc APS

2.93

EBacc 9-5

6.1%

EBacc 9-4

12.6%

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0.66 km away · Academy sponsor led

Requires improvement

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0.73 km away · Academy special converter

Outstanding

Bronte Girls' Academy

1.56 km away · Free schools

Good

Laisterdyke Leadership Academy

1.97 km away · Academy sponsor led

Good

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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). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 90 responses), 41% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 32.6. The school has around 969 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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.

Feb 2025 — Requires improvement
Dec 2024 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
Jun 2024 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
Jan 2024 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
Mar 2023 — Inadequate
Mar 2018 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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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 do parents say about Bradford Forster Academy?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 90 responses): 41% of parents would recommend Bradford Forster Academy.

What are Bradford Forster Academy's latest exam results?

Bradford Forster Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 32.6. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

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.

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