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Trinity Academy Bradford

Bradford, BD13 2ASSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2024
Progress 8
-0.02
Below average
−20+2
Competition
1.6×
Oversubscribed
262 1st-choice / 166 places
Ranking
#1,569
of 3,141 nationally

About Trinity Academy Bradford

Trinity Academy Bradford sits within the Bradford local authority, a large secondary school for 11 to 16 year olds that ranks 14th out of 34 similar schools in the area on Progress 8. That places it comfortably in the top half of its local peers, though it sits behind the three highest-ranked schools in the authority: Dixons Trinity Academy, Feversham Girls' Secondary Academy, and Dixons Cottingley Academy. The school is non-denominational and mixed, with 924 pupils on roll against a capacity of 1,050, and just over a quarter of its students are eligible for free school meals. Headteacher Tom Taylor leads a school that has undergone a significant turnaround since its last full inspection, when it was rated Inadequate in 2019. In its most recent graded inspection in March 2024, Ofsted awarded it an overall rating of Good, with personal development judged Outstanding — a notable shift that reflects real improvement in the school's culture and leadership.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressDeanstones Lane, Bradford, Bradford, BD13 2AS
HeadteacherTom Taylor
Local AuthorityBradford
Number of Pupils924
Free School Meals (FSM)25.8%
School Capacity924 / 1,050 (88% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Mar 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 6 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Art StudiosMusic RoomsSports HallSwimming PoolPlaying FieldsSixth Form CentreTheatreLibrary

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

SwimmingCricketTennisRowingRugbyGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

GardeningFilm ClubNewspaperDramaModel United NationsYoung EnterpriseDebateScience ClubArt Club

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Trinity Academy Bradford

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