Bradford Forster Academy

StateSecondaryChurch of England

InspectedSecondaryAges 11–16969 pupils

Fenby Avenue, BD4 8RGWebsite01274302400

Inspected969 pupilsAges 11–16

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Inspected — grade pending1y ago

Inspected Feb 2025

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Ages11 - 16

Pupils969

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Ages11 - 16

Pupils969

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Type

Academy

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

11 - 16

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

969 / 1,050 (92%)

Religion

Church of England

Head Teacher

Ms Gemma Earles

At a Glance

Results

Attainment 8: 32.7

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

40%

Would recommend

Avg 77%

10.7%

Absence rate

Avg 6.8%

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

10.7%vs 6.8% avg

Would recommend

40%vs 77% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate10.7%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence30.4%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate102.4%

Permanent exclusion rate1.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support 23.5%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans 4.0%

Near averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Other83 pupils (31%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health75 pupils (28%)

Speech, Language & Communication35 pupils (13%)

Not Assessed21 pupils (8%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder20 pupils (7%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty16 pupils (6%)

Physical Disability7 pupils (3%)

Specific Learning Difficulty5 pupils (2%)

Hearing Impairment3 pupils (1%)

Severe Learning Difficulty2 pupils (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE) 55

Teaching assistants (FTE)25

Support staff (FTE)80

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils969

Free school meals 45.3%

English as additional language 27.3%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British53.7%

White Other14.1%

Black African10.5%

Pakistani6.4%

Mixed Other2.6%

Unclassified2.5%

Mixed White & Caribbean2.2%

Mixed White & Asian1.5%

Other1.3%

Asian Other1.0%

Indian1.0%

Black Other0.7%

Mixed White & African0.6%

Gypsy/Roma0.4%

Black Caribbean0.4%

Chinese0.3%

Bangladeshi0.3%

White Irish0.2%

Traveller Irish0.1%

2024-25

Parent View

40.0%

of parents would recommend

90 responses

Well taught60.0%

Good progress60.0%

Safe60.0%

Happy child50.0%

Well led50.0%

Well looked after40.0%

Informed40.0%

Good behaviour30.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠20.0%

2024-25

Local Context

IMD Decile 1Most deprived

IMD 2025

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Leavers' Destinations

78.0%

to education

Sixth Form5.0%

Employment1.0%

NEET6.0%

2022-23

Trust Performance

Bradford Diocesan Academies Trust

KS4 (GCSEs)

Attainment 8 38.2

Progress 8 -0.50

EBacc entry 37.0%

2023-24

Spending Per Pupil

£8,938

total expenditure per pupil

£-662 vs secondary national avg (£9,600)

Teaching staff£4,125

Support staff£841

Premises£373

Energy£150

Learning resources£269

Income per pupil£9,085

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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