Belle Vue Girls' Academy, Bradford
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 10 months agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Belle Vue excels at creating an inclusive environment where all pupils feel valued and safe. The school is particularly strong at supporting disadvantaged pupils and those from diverse backgrounds, with attendance and progress consistently above national averages. Teachers and leaders genuinely know their pupils well and provide excellent pastoral support alongside a rich curriculum that includes extensive enrichment activities like sports, drama, music, and residential trips.
Key Strengths
- Excellent support for disadvantaged pupils who attend more often and progress better than peers nationally
- Strong pastoral care and behaviour management creating a calm, respectful learning environment
- Extensive enrichment opportunities including sports, arts, residential trips and theatre visits tailored for all pupils
- Well-sequenced personal development programme covering mental health, relationships and British values
- Effective careers education from Year 7 through post-16 with strong employer partnerships
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent use of checks on pupil understanding to address gaps in knowledge
- Guidance for staff on adapting teaching to meet academic needs of some pupils with SEND needs further development
- Some aspects of academic progression support for pupils with SEND are less developed than social-emotional support
- Minor inconsistencies in how teachers use assessment at post-16 level
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Sport, leadership roles, art, performing arts, residential trips, theatre visits, geography fieldwork, work experience, community projects
Belle Vue Girls' Academy is a well-led school that prioritises inclusion and personal development. The school achieves expected standards across most areas, with particular strengths in supporting disadvantaged pupils and creating a safe, respectful environment.
At a Glance
41.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
19.4
Avg class size
49
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
79%
Available places
910 pupils
1,150 capacity
240 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Bradford
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Bradford
Admissions Demand - Bradford
Places available
7,315
Applications
7,685
Got 1st preference
77.4%
Got preferred school
93.7%
Secondary admissions across Bradford (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
8.62034%
Overall absence
24.69136%
Persistent absence
891
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Belle Vue Girls' Academy
Chellow Heights Special School
Beckfoot Heaton Primary
Cottingley Village Primary School
Sandy Lane Primary School
Heaton St Barnabas' CofE Aided Primary School
Beckfoot Allerton Primary School and Nursery
Margaret McMillan Primary School
St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Lady Royd Primary School
Ley Top Primary School
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