Bradford College
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About Bradford College
Bradford College, a state secondary for students aged 16 to 99 in the Bradford local authority, holds an overall Ofsted rating of Good. The most telling academic metric for this sixth-form-only institution is its A-level value-added score of -0.3, which falls within the 'Average' progress banding. This means that, on average, students achieved slightly below the expected level of progress given their prior attainment, though the confidence interval ranges from -0.79 to 0.19, indicating the result is not statistically significant. The average points per entry stood at 25.71, equating to a grade of C-, while the best three A-levels averaged a grade of C worth 30 points. Only 18.2% of entries achieved AAB or higher, a figure that reflects the school's focus on supporting a broad range of learners rather than exclusively targeting the highest grades.
The school's A-level outcomes sit against a local backdrop where the average Progress 8 score across Bradford secondary schools is -0.19, suggesting that Bradford College's value-added figure is broadly in line with the wider authority. Of the 39 state secondaries in Bradford, eight are rated Outstanding by Ofsted, with the nearest being Dixons Trinity Academy just half a kilometre away. While Bradford College does not match that top tier, its Good rating and average progress scores indicate a solid, dependable academic offering for post-16 students. The school's relatively small cohort of 20 pupils in the A-level data suggests an intimate learning environment, though the negative value-added score may give pause to families prioritising rapid academic progression over other factors.
Beyond academics, Bradford College offers an extensive range of facilities including a swimming pool, theatre, astro turf, and a dedicated sixth form centre, alongside sports such as rugby, netball, and martial arts. Clubs like Model UN, coding, and eco club provide enrichment opportunities. The school's age range up to 99 is unusual and suggests it may cater to adult learners as well as traditional sixth-formers, though admissions data is not provided to confirm oversubscription. This institution will suit families looking for a Good-rated, mixed sixth-form option in Bradford with strong facilities and a wide age range, particularly those who value a broad curriculum and extracurricular breadth over elite academic selectivity.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 16 to 99 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Great Horton Road, Bradford, Bradford, BD7 1AY |
| Headteacher | Chris Webb |
| Local Authority | Bradford |
GCSE Results
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
15.2
'22/23
16.8
'23/24
25.7
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where school leavers go
2022/2332%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 562 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
2%
Russell Group
2%
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)32%
- Employment23%
- Not sustained20%
- Further education15%
- Apprenticeship5%
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- Biology15
- Psychology12
- English Language and Literature10
- Chemistry6
- Mathematics6
- Sociology6
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.
Facilities
13Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
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.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
23
Total schools
20
Oversubscribed
14
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.
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Contact Information
Great Horton Road, Bradford
Bradford, BD7 1AY
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