Schools across Bradford
Local authority · 233 schools across 9 towns
233
158 primary · 33 secondary
99,744
89% capacity used
66
14 outstanding · 52 good
112,013
12,269 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
Area Performance (2025)
KS2 Reading
72.7%
KS2 Maths
71.4%
School Capacity
Primary Schools
6,527 spare places
Secondary Schools
3,548 spare places
Pupil Absence
Avg Overall Absence
6.8%
2024/25
Avg Persistent Absence
19.1%
2024/25
Schools Reporting
199
2024/25
Absence trend across Bradford schools
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Average across all open schools in this LA.
EHCP Timeliness
Issued Within 20 Weeks
89%
Plans Issued
1,337
Assessment Requests
2,331
Tribunal Cases
34
EHCP timeliness trend (% issued within 20 weeks)
Source: DfE EHCP timeliness statistics. Shows how quickly this LA issues Education, Health and Care Plans.
Admission Appeals
2025 admission appeals by school phase
Primary
252
Lodged
(3.2%)
166
Heard
35
Successful
(21%)
Primary (infant classes)
136
Lodged
(1.9%)
91
Heard
6
Successful
(7%)
Secondary
756
Lodged
(9.0%)
583
Heard
78
Successful
(13%)
Total
1,008
Lodged
(6.2%)
749
Heard
113
Successful
(15%)
Total appeals lodged per year
Source: DfE admission appeals statistics. Shows how competitive school places are in this area.