Bingley Grammar School
105%
Capacity
1,966
Pupils
3.5x
Demand
About Bingley Grammar School
Bingley Grammar School is clearly a popular choice among local families, and the numbers tell a straightforward story. For the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 1,127 applications for just 318 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.54. Of those, 276 families put it as their first preference, and 240 of those were offered a place. That level of demand suggests a school that parents in the Bradford area trust and want their children to attend. The school is a large, mixed, non-denominational state secondary with a sixth form, currently educating 1,966 pupils — above its official capacity of 1,878. It is led by headteacher Luke Weston and was rated Good by Ofsted following its most recent ungraded inspection in September 2023, which confirmed it remains Good. That is a notable improvement from its previous graded inspection in 2013, when it was rated Requires Improvement.
Academically, Bingley Grammar sits in a solid middle ground. Its Progress 8 score for the 2023/24 academic year was -0.03, which is exactly in line with the national average and well above the Bradford local authority average of -0.19. This places the school 15th out of 34 secondary schools in the LA, and 1,590th nationally out of 3,141 — right around the 50th percentile. The Attainment 8 score was 48.9, and 69.3% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths. The EBacc entry rate was 27.9%, with 20.2% achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above. At A-level, the school performs above average, with a value-added score of 0.14 and a progress banding of Above average. The average points per entry was 32.64, equivalent to a C+ grade, and the best three A-levels averaged a B-. With 138 pupils in the sixth form, it offers a genuine through-school option.
The school is well equipped, with facilities including a swimming pool, astro turf, tennis courts, a sixth form centre, and dedicated art and music rooms. It offers a broad range of sports and clubs, from hockey and gymnastics to coding and the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. For families with children who have additional needs, the SEND provision is comprehensive, covering areas from dyslexia and autistic spectrum disorder to speech and language needs, and includes a resourced provision. Given its size and oversubscription, this is a school where applying as a first preference is essential. It suits families who want a large, inclusive, non-selective secondary with a strong sixth form and a track record of solid, average-or-better outcomes, particularly those looking for a school that outperforms the local authority average on progress.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Keighley Road, Bingley, Bradford, BD16 2RS |
| Headteacher | Luke Weston |
| Local Authority | Bradford |
| Number of Pupils | 1,966 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 25.0% |
| School Capacity | 1,966 / 1,878 (105% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (15 Sept 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 22 Apr 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (-0.03)
1590th of 3,141
Nationally
140th of 306
In Yorkshire and the Humber
15th of 34
In Bradford
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make similar progress to students nationally with the same starting point
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
36.1
'22/23
31.2
'23/24
32.6
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/2362%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 298 pupils).
- School sixth form (stay)62%
- FE college29%
- Not sustained3%
- Apprenticeship2%
- Employment2%
96% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
Where school leavers go
2022/2359%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 169 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
23%
Russell Group
24%
Top-third HE
Percentages of the whole cohort (not just HE-goers). Russell Group = 24 elite research universities. Top-third HE = top by mean UCAS tariff.
- University (HE)59%
- Employment17%
- Not sustained8%
- Apprenticeship7%
- Further education6%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
Sixth form A-level subjects
2022/23- Mathematics49
- Psychology39
- English Language34
- Geography31
- Chemistry25
- Biology24
- Computer Studies / Computing19
- Economics18
- History17
- Sociology16
- Law12
- Physics12
Subjects with at least 3 entries in 2022/23. Number shown next to each subject is the number of pupils who sat that A-level exam — a rough indicator of subject popularity at this school. Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
11Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
14Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed318
1,127
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
276 families put this school as their 1st choice (24% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Above the national average (25%) — higher-disadvantage intake.
Above the national median (10%) — a meaningful share speak English as an additional language.
Ethnic background
- White British49.7%
- Asian34.0%
- Mixed3.7%
- White (other)1.8%
- Black0.1%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
6
Total schools
6
Oversubscribed
5
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bingley Grammar School
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Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
Keighley Road, Bingley
Bradford, BD16 2RS
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