Schools in Bradford

The latest Ofsted inspection of every state school in Bradford. You apply to Bradford for a place at these schools.

schools

209

with a report card

24

due for inspection

46

in a category of concern

4

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Latest report cards

1. Published 24 September 2026Parkside School

   Secondary, Bradford

   Report card, Jul 2026: 3 needs attention, 3 urgent improvement Special measures

2. Published 23 September 2026Our Lady and St Brendan's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

   Primary, Bradford

   Report card, Jun 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected

3. Published 23 September 2026Silsden Primary School

   Primary, Keighley, Bradford

   Report card, Jul 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected

4. Published 15 September 2026St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

   Primary, Bradford

   Report card, Jun 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention

5. Published 14 September 2026The Academy At St. James

   Primary, Bradford

   Report card, Jul 2026: 1 strong, 5 expected, 1 needs attention

6. Published 13 September 2026Cavendish Primary School

   Primary, Bradford

   Report card, Jul 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected

7. Published 13 September 2026Newhall Park Primary School

   Primary, Bradford

   Report card, Jul 2026: 3 strong, 3 expected, 1 needs attention

8. Published 8 September 2026Beckfoot Thornton

   Secondary, Bradford

   Report card, Apr 2026: 4 needs attention, 2 urgent improvement Special measures

9. Published 7 September 2026Carrwood Primary School

   Primary, Bradford

   Report card, Jun 2026: 1 strong, 4 expected, 2 needs attention

10. Published 7 September 2026Knowleswood Primary School

    Primary, Bradford

    Report card, Jun 2026: 3 expected, 4 needs attention

In a category of concern

1. Beckfoot Oakbank

   Secondary, Keighley, Bradford

   No overall grade. Quality of education requires improvement (Jan 2025) Serious weaknesses

2. Beckfoot Thornton

   Secondary, Bradford

   Report card, Apr 2026: 4 needs attention, 2 urgent improvement Special measures

3. Ley Top Primary School

   Primary, Bradford

   Report card, Apr 2026: 5 needs attention, 2 urgent improvement Requires significant improvement

4. Parkside School

   Secondary, Bradford

   Report card, Jul 2026: 3 needs attention, 3 urgent improvement Special measures

Longest since inspection

Schools whose next inspection is expected within six months or is later than usual. How we estimate this.

1. Last inspected Mar 2020Park Aspire Alternative Provision Academy

   Alternative provision, Bradford

   School remains Good (Mar 2020)

2. Last inspected Feb 2022East Morton CofE Primary School

   Primary, Keighley, Bradford

   School remains Good (Feb 2022)

3. Last inspected Apr 2022Christ Church Church of England Academy

   Primary, Shipley, Bradford

   Good (Apr 2022)

4. Last inspected Apr 2022Eastburn Primary School

   Primary, Keighley, Bradford

   Requires improvement (Apr 2022)

5. Last inspected Apr 2022Holybrook Primary School

   Primary, Bradford

   Outstanding (Apr 2022)

6. Last inspected Jun 2022Horton Park Primary School

   Primary, Bradford

   Good (Jun 2022)

7. Last inspected Jun 2022Burley Oaks Primary School

   Primary, Ilkley, Bradford

   Outstanding (Jun 2022)

8. Last inspected Jun 2022Dixons Music Primary

   Primary, Bradford

   School remains Outstanding (Jun 2022)

9. Last inspected Jul 2022Rainbow Primary Leadership Academy

   Primary, Bradford

   School remains Good (Jul 2022)

10. Last inspected Jul 2022Beechcliffe Special School

    Special, Keighley, Bradford

    School remains Good (Jul 2022)

11. Last inspected Jul 2022Hoyle Court Primary School

    Primary, Shipley, Bradford

    Good (Jul 2022)

12. Last inspected Jul 2022The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

    Primary, Ilkley, Bradford

    Good (Jul 2022)

13. Last inspected Jul 2022Blakehill Primary School

    Primary, Bradford

    Good (Jul 2022)

14. Last inspected Jul 2022Ingrow Primary School

    Primary, Keighley, Bradford

    School remains Good (Jul 2022)

15. Last inspected Sep 2022Laycock Academy

    Primary, Keighley, Bradford

    School remains Good (Sep 2022)

31 more are due. Use the filters on find a school to see them by area.

Every school

• Primary schools in Bradford

  157 schools, A to Z

• Secondary schools in Bradford

  35 schools, A to Z

• Special schools in Bradford

  8 schools, A to Z

• Nursery schools in Bradford

  7 schools, A to Z

• Alternative provision in Bradford

  2 schools, A to Z

Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.