Bradford Christian School, Bradford
Bradford Christian School is an independent school for pupils aged 3 to 16 in Bradford. It has a Christian religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in November 2023.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Bradford Christian School in detail
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Bradford Christian School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Bradford Christian School are Bradford Grammar School (0.5 miles, selective); Al Mumin Primary and Secondary School (0.9 miles); Islamic Tarbiyyah Preparatory School (1 mile, Good); and Crystal Gardens Primary School (2.8 miles, Good).
Bradford Grammar SchoolAl Mumin Primary and Secondary SchoolIslamic Tarbiyyah Preparatory SchoolCrystal Gardens Primary School
Who goes there
In 2026, 12 pupils (8.3%) received SEN support and 29 (20.1%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Frizinghall Rail Station, about 520 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Stanley Rd Livingstone Road, 100 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Bradford Christian School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted. Ofsted last inspected this school in 13 November 2018, before the latest ISI inspection.
Routine Inspection
14 November 2023
About
Bradford Christian School is a private school situated in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. It has a pre-school, primary, middle and upper school, and takes pupils from the age of 3 to 16 years old.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Bradford Christian School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
Latest from Bradford Christian School
Week Commencing 5th October 2026
2 Oct 2026
Week Commencing 28th September 2026
25 Sep 2026
Week Commencing 21st September 2026
18 Sep 2026
Week Commencing 14th September 2026
11 Sep 2026
Week Commencing 7th September 2026/
4 Sep 2026
September 2026
28 Aug 2026
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Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 23
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 8
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 23 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 15 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Bradford is 30 (the median across 233 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
64%
Available places
144 pupils
225 places
81 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Bradford
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Bradford
Across Bradford council
Places available
7,308
Applications
7,489
Got 1st preference
78.1%
Got preferred school
94.4%
All secondary applications across Bradford council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
12
SEN Support
29
EHC Plans
28.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
144
Total Pupils
75
Boys
69
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about Bradford Christian School
What are GCSE results like at Bradford Christian School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Bradford Christian School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Bradford Christian School last inspected?
Bradford Christian School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in November 2023.
How many pupils go to Bradford Christian School?
Bradford Christian School has around 144 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Bradford Christian School?
Bradford Christian School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Bradford Christian School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 23 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 15 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Bradford is 30 (the median across 233 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Bradford Christian School?
Bradford Christian School is at Livingstone Road, Bolton Woods, Bradford, BD2 1BT.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)