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Bradford Forster Academy - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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Bradford Forster Academy
- Secondary
- Bradford BD4 8RG
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Inadequate
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Inadequate |
| Personal development | Inadequate |
| Leadership and management | Inadequate |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Positive progress with whole-school initiatives
Behaviour and Attitudes: Increased motivation and attendance
Academic Progress: Outcomes of external examinations for many pupils, particularly those who are disadvantaged, are poor.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Lessons are disrupted too frequently; derogatory, rude, and offensive language is common.
Qualifications and Training: Professional development plans in place
Current Educational Practices: Engagement with trust informs decisions
Strengths and Challenges: Staff do not challenge poor behaviour consistently, affecting the learning environment.
Strengths and Challenges: Determined staff, variability in teaching
Opportunities for Involvement: Fortnightly coffee mornings
Communication: Direct communication through events
Parent Satisfaction: Increasing community collaboration
Communication: Many parents and carers shared concerns about bullying and disruptive behaviour.
Parent Satisfaction: A significant number of parents and carers who responded to Ofsted Parent View shared concerns about the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Compassionate and professional approach
Actions for Quality Improvement: Clear plans, focus on engagement
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders have not taken effective action to address weaknesses at the school.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Minor improvements in behaviour and attendance; changes to curriculum and teaching strategies are recent.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Swift action against truancy
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Positive morning routine, free breakfast
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is common, and pupils do not have faith in staff to deal with incidents.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel unsafe due to others' actions and words.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils are increasingly involved in enrichment activities like 'Sports Academy' and Duke of Edinburgh鈥檚 Award.
Extracurricular Offerings: Residential trips and extracurricular options offered
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Tutor time focuses on development topics
Career Counselling Services: Independent careers advice, work experience, and college visits help Year 10 and 11 pupils make informed choices.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND receive additional support, but not all staff make suitable adjustments for them.
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About Us
Bradford Forster Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 974 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 28% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Inadequate by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C
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B-
|
A
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| Ofset report | Inadequate | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.7 | 15.1 | 16.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 28% | 48% | 57% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.80 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 32.0 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 28% | 32.72% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 45% | 48.39% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 25% | 31.93% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 9.7% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% | 14.93% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.73 | 3.14 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 89% | 91.55% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 187 | 178 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 86.39% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 53% | 32.32% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 6% | 32.77% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 26% | 11.19% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.26% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.29% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.87% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.72 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 34.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 28% | 33.49% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% | 48.04% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 21% | 29% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 11.45% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% | 16.51% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.93 | 3.03 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 88.06% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 134 | 170 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 84.26% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 37% | 30.45% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 12% | 34.45% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 31% | 12.84% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 6.45% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 1.77% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 2.06% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 28.54% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 42.88% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 28.34% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 9.12% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 13.9% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.88 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 92.62% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 165 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 87.67% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 29.52% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 46.81% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.19% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.95% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.67% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.29% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 27.62% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 42.77% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 27.18% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 9.64% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 14.82% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.9 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 88.18% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 161 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 83.59% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 25.12% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 50.76% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.35% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.12% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.24% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.24% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 24.44% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 38.92% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 25.5% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 11.92% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 14.06% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 94.53% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 166 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 66.87% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 24.6% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 53% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.2% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 13.27% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.73% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.93% | 2.45% |
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Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Bradford Forster Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
