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Shipley College

Bradford, BD18 3JWSecondaryAges 16–99MixedState
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About Shipley College

Shipley College is a state-funded secondary and further education college in Bradford, catering for students aged 16 to 99. While the school does not provide a parentView recommend percentage or an oversubscription ratio in its available data, its broad age range and mixed gender intake suggest a distinctive environment focused on adult and post-16 learners rather than a traditional secondary school. The college is led by headteacher Diana Bird and has no religious character. Its facilities are notably extensive for a state institution, including a swimming pool, sports hall, astro turf, tennis courts, and a chapel, alongside music rooms, science labs, art studios, and a dedicated sixth form centre. This range of amenities, combined with clubs such as film, book, chess, debate, drama, newspaper, choir, science, art, and gardening, indicates a college that prioritises enrichment and community engagement. For families considering post-16 options in Bradford, Shipley College offers a non-selective, inclusive setting that differs markedly from the area's top-performing secondary academies.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range16 to 99 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressExhibition Road, Victoria Road, Leeds, Bradford, BD18 3JW
HeadteacherDiana Bird
Local AuthorityBradford

Facilities

12
Music RoomsSwimming PoolSports HallAstro TurfScience LabsGymnasiumArt StudiosTennis CourtsLibraryDining HallSixth Form CentreChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

FootballRugbyCricketNetballSwimmingRounders

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubBook ClubChessDebateDramaNewspaperChoirScience ClubArt ClubGardening

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shipley College

Shipley College offers the following facilities: Music Rooms, Swimming Pool, Sports Hall, Astro Turf, Science Labs, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Tennis Courts, Library, Dining Hall, Sixth Form Centre, Chapel. Contact the school directly for the most up-to-date information about their facilities.