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One In A Million Free School

One In A Million Free School

Bradford, BD8 7DXSecondary School·Ages 11-16
R. Improvementby Ofsted

97%

Capacity

364

Pupils

3.7x

Demand

About One In A Million Free School

One In A Million Free School is a state-funded Does not apply secondary school serving the Bradford community, welcoming children from age 11 to 16. The school has 364 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 375 places).

Ofsted has rated One In A Million Free School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Jane Hobbs, it falls under Bradford local authority.

In terms of academic performance, its Progress 8 score of -1.01 is well below the national average. Additionally, Attainment 8 is developing at 30.8. Additionally, ranked 3022nd out of 3,141 schools in England. Additionally, 33rd out of 34 in Bradford.

One In A Million Free School is a popular choice with families — it received 265 applications for 71 places, making it 3.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 53 were first-preference applications.

One In A Million Free School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.4/5 from 1 parents).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at One In A Million Free School include Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Swimming Pool, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Sixth Form Centre, Music Rooms, Theatre, Astro Turf, Art Studios, Science Labs, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Cricket, Rugby, Cross Country and 6 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Drama, Eco Club, Art Club and 5 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 51.1%, which is well above the national average for secondary schools in England.

For families exploring secondary schools in Bradford, One In A Million Free School is one of the options available in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressCliffe Terrace, Bradford, Bradford, BD8 7DX
HeadteacherJane Hobbs
Local AuthorityBradford
Number of Pupils364
Free School Meals (FSM)51.1%
School Capacity364 / 375 (97% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Jun 2023
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Overall Effectiveness

Requires improvement

Declined
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement

Source: Ofsted, 27 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on Progress 8 (-1.01)

3022nd of 3,141

Nationally

Top 96%

295th of 306

In Yorkshire and the Humber

Top 96%

33rd of 34

In Bradford

Top 97%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data

GCSE Results

2023/24

Progress 8 Score

-1.01Well Below Average

Students make significantly less progress than similar students nationally

BelowAverageAbove

Attainment 8 (vs national avg)

+30.8Well Above Average

Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average

BelowAverageAbove
Grade 9-4 (Standard Pass)31%
Grade 9-5 (Strong Pass)17%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

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

Facilities

13
Dining HallICT SuiteSwimming PoolSports HallPlaying FieldsGymnasiumSixth Form CentreMusic RoomsTheatreAstro TurfArt StudiosScience LabsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

19

Sports

GymnasticsCricketRugbyCross CountryNetballMartial ArtsHockeyBadmintonRowingTennis

Clubs & Activities

GardeningDramaEco ClubArt ClubChoirNewspaperDuke of EdinburghFilm ClubOrchestra

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

71

Applications

265

High Demand

Competitive - many more applications than places available

Applications to places ratio3.7x
0x1x2x3x5x+

53 families put this school as their 1st choice (20% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About One In A Million Free School

One In A Million Free School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.

Contact Information

01274723439www.OIAM.org/freeschool

Cliffe Terrace, Bradford

Bradford, BD8 7DX

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Cliffe Terrace, Bradford

Bradford, BD8 7DX

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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