Bradford Forster Academy

A inadequate academy sponsor led school in Bradford. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Bradford Forster Academy.

Bradford, BD48RG Ofsted: Inadequate Age 11-16 Mixed intake
Back to School Search

Performance Score

Overall school rating

36

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
42.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.54
English & Maths grade 4+ %
48.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 49.7%
Ofsted inspection outcome
25.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Inadequate

How we weight each phase

Tap to toggle

Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Inadequate
Overall effectiveness
Inadequate
Last inspected
22 March 2023
Previous grade
Good
Category of concern
SM
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Inadequate
Personal development
Inadequate
Leadership & management
Inadequate
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Fenby Avenue
Bradford, BD48RG
Phone
1274302400
Website
bradfordforsteracademy.co.uk/

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding
View on Google Maps Get Directions

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140429
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Address
Fenby Avenue, Bradford, BD4 8RG
Website
http://www.bradfordforsteracademy.co.uk/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
BRADFORD DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
1050 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Leeds (ce)
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
974
Free School Meals
48.6% (473 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.9% (28 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
30.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
37.0
Ebacc Attainment 8:
10.4
English Attainment 8:
8.1
Maths Attainment 8:
7.3
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
11.2
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
10.4
Ebacc English:
93.6%
Ebacc Entry:
19.3%
Ebacc Humanities:
92.5%
Ebacc Languages:
44.9%
Ebacc Maths:
97.3%
Ebacc Sciences:
94.1%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.54
Progress 8 Range:
-0.75 to -0.33

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
27 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
162
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
974 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Everything is possible for one who believes (Mark 9:23)"

Respect Growth Community

Our Christian ethos and values are upheld by all who attend our school.

Curriculum Highlights

Providing a high-quality, all-round education, delivering valuable learning opportunities and experiences for all students, including those with SEND and specific talents Developing levels of literacy, oracy and numeracy across all curricular areas Recognising the importance of digital literacy and providing opportunities for the development of IT skills required for life Equipping students with the skills they need to function safely and responsibly in a technological world Providing a range of academic, technical, and vocational courses which challenge, engage and motivate students Developing cultural capital across a wide range of contexts and experiences Supporting spiritual, moral, social and cultural development in an inclusive school Providing enrichment opportunities and opportunities to work with outside organisations

Other Secondary Schools in Bradford

Compare with nearby schools

View all Secondary schools in Bradford