Bradford Girls' Grammar School
93%
Capacity
672
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About Bradford Girls' Grammar School
Ofsted's Parent View survey, based on 21 responses collected between September 2024 and September 2025, shows that 43% of parents would recommend Bradford Girls' Grammar School to others, while 57% would not. The school is significantly oversubscribed: for 125 places in the 2025/26 academic year, there were 355 applications, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.84. Only 69 first-preference offers were made. Parent feedback is mixed on specific areas: 58% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy, and 67% feel their child is safe. However, only 43% agree that the school has high expectations for their child, and just 24% feel concerns are dealt with properly. On the positive side, 67% agree there is a good range of subjects, and 62% say their child can take part in clubs and activities. The school supports wider personal development according to 57% of respondents.
Academically, Bradford Girls' Grammar School achieves a Progress 8 score of 0.11, which is above the Bradford local authority average of -0.19 and places it 12th out of 34 schools in the area. This score is classified as 'Average' nationally. The Attainment 8 score is 46.9, and 64% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths, compared to 43.9% achieving grade 5 or above. The EBacc average point score is 4.38, with 66.7% of pupils entering the EBacc and 40.4% achieving a grade 4 or above in it. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2024, the school was rated Good across all areas, including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. This is a notable improvement from its previous inspection in May 2022, when it was rated Requires Improvement.
The school serves 672 pupils aged 11-16, with 45.5% eligible for free school meals, and has a capacity of 725. It offers a range of facilities including a theatre, astro turf, playing fields, tennis courts, and a gymnasium. Sports include netball, football, swimming, and dance, while clubs range from Model UN and Debate to Coding and Eco Club. The school provides support for a wide range of SEND needs, including Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Speech, Language & Communication needs, and Social, Emotional & Mental Health difficulties. With no sixth form, pupils will need to plan for post-16 options elsewhere. This school may suit families who value the academic progress it delivers above the local average, but parents should weigh the mixed satisfaction signals from the current parent community.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 16 years |
| Gender | Girls |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Squire Lane, Bradford, Bradford, BD9 6RB |
| Headteacher | Caroline Foster |
| Local Authority | Bradford |
| Number of Pupils | 672 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 45.5% |
| School Capacity | 672 / 725 (93% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Nov 2024Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Source: Ofsted, 9 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.11)
1291st of 3,141
Nationally
113th of 306
In Yorkshire and the Humber
12th 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.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/2345%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 117 pupils).
- School sixth form (stay)45%
- Sixth form college25%
- FE college22%
- Apprenticeship3%
- Not sustained1%
97% 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.
Ofsted Parent View
21 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
15Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed125
355
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
69 families put this school as their 1st choice (19% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
School day
Teaching hours
08:40 – 15:15
Source: bggs.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Class profile
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than half 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
2024/25Among the highest-disadvantage schools.
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- Asian86.2%
- Mixed2.8%
- White (other)1.8%
- White British1.3%
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.
21
Total schools
19
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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bradford Girls' Grammar School
Helpful Guides for Parents
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
Squire Lane, Bradford
Bradford, BD9 6RB
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