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Bradford Girls' Grammar School

Bradford, BD9 6RBSecondaryAges 11–16GirlsState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Good
Nov 2024
Progress 8
+0.11
Above average
−20+2
Competition
0.6×
Not oversubscribed
69 1st-choice / 125 places
Ranking
#1,291
of 3,141 nationally

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.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderGirls
Religious CharacterNone
AddressSquire Lane, Bradford, Bradford, BD9 6RB
HeadteacherCaroline Foster
Local AuthorityBradford
Number of Pupils672
Free School Meals (FSM)45.5%
School Capacity672 / 725 (93% full)

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What 21 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Nov 2024
View Report
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 9 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Sixth Form CentreTheatreAstro TurfPlaying FieldsLibraryGymnasiumTennis Courts

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

FootballSwimmingDanceRoundersMartial ArtsNetballBadminton

Clubs & Activities

Model United NationsNewspaperDebateScience ClubBook ClubEco ClubOrchestraCoding

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:15

Source: bggs.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bradford Girls' Grammar School

Bradford Girls' Grammar School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.