What did Ofsted judge Bradford Forster Academy's quality of education to be?

Ofsted judged Bradford Forster Academy's quality of education as Requires improvement at its inspection in February 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Bradford Forster Academy?

Bradford Forster Academy has 892 pupils on roll.

What ages does Bradford Forster Academy take?

Bradford Forster Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.

Where is Bradford Forster Academy located?

Bradford Forster Academy is located in Bradford, BD4 8RG, Bradford.

How do I apply to Bradford Forster Academy?

Bradford Forster Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

Does Bradford Forster Academy have a religious character?

Yes — Bradford Forster Academy has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How close do you need to live to get into Bradford Forster Academy?

On offer day for 2022-23 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Bradford Forster Academy was 1.707 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Year 7 places decided at Bradford Forster Academy?

When Bradford Forster Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children or children who were previously looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangements order or special carer ship order. Previously looked after children from outside of England and Wales who were adopted; 2. Exceptional medical or social need — Children who have an exceptional medical or social need (recommend by the appropriate professional – please read notes and definitions carefully); 3. Foundation Places category including Children of Christian Faith — (a) Children of the Christian Faith. Applications must be supported by completion of the Supplementary Information Form and Minister's Confidential Reference Form to show that the child and/or parent/carer attend church on average on two occasions or more each month for a period of two years prior to the closing date for applications. (b) Children who have had a service of baptism, blessing or dedication within a Christian church. A copy of the child's Baptism Certificate will be required. (c) Children of a member of staff: I. where the member of staff has been employed at the academy for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the school is made, and/or II. the member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 180 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where there are more applications than places available within any one of the above criteria, applications will be allocated to those living closest to the school. The distance will be measured using the same method as the Local Authority. The distance between the child's home and school, measured by a straight-line distance from the Ordnance Survey address point of the home to the main entrance to the school building, will be used to decide who is given a place; those living nearest being given the available places. Where two or more applicants live equidistant from the school, as measure by the Local Authority the remaining places will be allocated by random allocation; the process will be independently supervised.

What is the largest ethnic background at Bradford Forster Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 52.6% of pupils at Bradford Forster Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Bradford Forster Academy: Ofsted, Results & Catchment 2026

How close did you need to live?

1.707miles

was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2022-23 (Year 7). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

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How places are decided at Bradford Forster Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children or children who were previously looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangements order or special carer ship order. Previously looked after children from outside of England and Wales who were adopted.
2Exceptional medical or social need — Children who have an exceptional medical or social need (recommend by the appropriate professional – please read notes and definitions carefully)
3Foundation Places category including Children of Christian Faith — (a) Children of the Christian Faith. Applications must be supported by completion of the Supplementary Information Form and Minister's Confidential Reference Form to show that the child and/or parent/carer attend church on average on two occasions or more each month for a period of two years prior to the closing date for applications. (b) Children who have had a service of baptism, blessing or dedication within a Christian church. A copy of the child's Baptism Certificate will be required. (c) Children of a member of staff: I. where the member of staff has been employed at the academy for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the school is made, and/or II. the member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage
4Sibling — A child who has a sibling who will be attending the school at the proposed date of admission.
5All other children

If two applications tie: Where there are more applications than places available within any one of the above criteria, applications will be allocated to those living closest to the school. The distance will be measured using the same method as the Local Authority. The distance between the child's home and school, measured by a straight-line distance from the Ordnance Survey address point of the home to the main entrance to the school building, will be used to decide who is given a place; those living nearest being given the available places. Where two or more applicants live equidistant from the school, as measure by the Local Authority the remaining places will be allocated by random allocation; the process will be independently supervised.

Children with an EHCP naming the school are admitted before oversubscription criteria are applied, in accordance with statutory requirements. Faith 'church' defined as any Christian Church within the parish of St. John's Bowling Parish Church.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Bradford Forster Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Bradford Forster Academy's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged Bradford Forster Academy's quality of education as Requires improvement at its inspection in February 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Bradford Forster Academy?: Bradford Forster Academy has 892 pupils on roll.
What ages does Bradford Forster Academy take?: Bradford Forster Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Bradford Forster Academy located?: Bradford Forster Academy is located in Bradford, BD4 8RG, Bradford.
How do I apply to Bradford Forster Academy?: Bradford Forster Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
Does Bradford Forster Academy have a religious character?: Yes — Bradford Forster Academy has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How close do you need to live to get into Bradford Forster Academy?: On offer day for 2022-23 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Bradford Forster Academy was 1.707 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Year 7 places decided at Bradford Forster Academy?: When Bradford Forster Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children or children who were previously looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangements order or special carer ship order. Previously looked after children from outside of England and Wales who were adopted; 2. Exceptional medical or social need — Children who have an exceptional medical or social need (recommend by the appropriate professional – please read notes and definitions carefully); 3. Foundation Places category including Children of Christian Faith — (a) Children of the Christian Faith. Applications must be supported by completion of the Supplementary Information Form and Minister's Confidential Reference Form to show that the child and/or parent/carer attend church on average on two occasions or more each month for a period of two years prior to the closing date for applications. (b) Children who have had a service of baptism, blessing or dedication within a Christian church. A copy of the child's Baptism Certificate will be required. (c) Children of a member of staff: I. where the member of staff has been employed at the academy for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the school is made, and/or II. the member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 180 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where there are more applications than places available within any one of the above criteria, applications will be allocated to those living closest to the school. The distance will be measured using the same method as the Local Authority. The distance between the child's home and school, measured by a straight-line distance from the Ordnance Survey address point of the home to the main entrance to the school building, will be used to decide who is given a place; those living nearest being given the available places. Where two or more applicants live equidistant from the school, as measure by the Local Authority the remaining places will be allocated by random allocation; the process will be independently supervised.
What is the largest ethnic background at Bradford Forster Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 52.6% of pupils at Bradford Forster Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Last distance offered at Bradford Forster Academy, year by year →

How places are decided at Bradford Forster Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children or children who were previously looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangements order or special carer ship order. Previously looked after children from outside of England and Wales who were adopted.
2Exceptional medical or social need — Children who have an exceptional medical or social need (recommend by the appropriate professional – please read notes and definitions carefully)
3Foundation Places category including Children of Christian Faith — (a) Children of the Christian Faith. Applications must be supported by completion of the Supplementary Information Form and Minister's Confidential Reference Form to show that the child and/or parent/carer attend church on average on two occasions or more each month for a period of two years prior to the closing date for applications. (b) Children who have had a service of baptism, blessing or dedication within a Christian church. A copy of the child's Baptism Certificate will be required. (c) Children of a member of staff: I. where the member of staff has been employed at the academy for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the school is made, and/or II. the member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage
4Sibling — A child who has a sibling who will be attending the school at the proposed date of admission.
5All other children

Bradford Forster Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Bradford Forster Academy's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged Bradford Forster Academy's quality of education as Requires improvement at its inspection in February 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Bradford Forster Academy?: Bradford Forster Academy has 892 pupils on roll.
What ages does Bradford Forster Academy take?: Bradford Forster Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Bradford Forster Academy located?: Bradford Forster Academy is located in Bradford, BD4 8RG, Bradford.
How do I apply to Bradford Forster Academy?: Bradford Forster Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
Does Bradford Forster Academy have a religious character?: Yes — Bradford Forster Academy has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How close do you need to live to get into Bradford Forster Academy?: On offer day for 2022-23 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Bradford Forster Academy was 1.707 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Year 7 places decided at Bradford Forster Academy?: When Bradford Forster Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children or children who were previously looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangements order or special carer ship order. Previously looked after children from outside of England and Wales who were adopted; 2. Exceptional medical or social need — Children who have an exceptional medical or social need (recommend by the appropriate professional – please read notes and definitions carefully); 3. Foundation Places category including Children of Christian Faith — (a) Children of the Christian Faith. Applications must be supported by completion of the Supplementary Information Form and Minister's Confidential Reference Form to show that the child and/or parent/carer attend church on average on two occasions or more each month for a period of two years prior to the closing date for applications. (b) Children who have had a service of baptism, blessing or dedication within a Christian church. A copy of the child's Baptism Certificate will be required. (c) Children of a member of staff: I. where the member of staff has been employed at the academy for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the school is made, and/or II. the member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 180 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where there are more applications than places available within any one of the above criteria, applications will be allocated to those living closest to the school. The distance will be measured using the same method as the Local Authority. The distance between the child's home and school, measured by a straight-line distance from the Ordnance Survey address point of the home to the main entrance to the school building, will be used to decide who is given a place; those living nearest being given the available places. Where two or more applicants live equidistant from the school, as measure by the Local Authority the remaining places will be allocated by random allocation; the process will be independently supervised.
What is the largest ethnic background at Bradford Forster Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 52.6% of pupils at Bradford Forster Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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