Feversham Girls' Secondary 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
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school excels at supporting every pupil to succeed, regardless of their background or needs. Behaviour and attendance are exemplary, and the teaching is consistently high-quality with teachers using expert questioning to check understanding and address gaps quickly. The school truly cares about each pupil's wellbeing and future, offering comprehensive pastoral support, careers guidance, and enrichment opportunities that help prepare young people for their next steps.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve consistently above national average in tests and assessments, with particularly strong outcomes for disadvantaged pupils
- Exemplary pupil behaviour in lessons and around school, with extremely low bullying incidents
- High-quality, well-sequenced curriculum with expert subject knowledge teaching and effective support for pupils with gaps in basic skills
- Strong systems for identifying and supporting pupils with special educational needs and disadvantaged pupils
- Very high pupil attendance, consistently above national averages
Areas for Improvement
- Post-16 A level achievement is broadly in line with national averages rather than above
- New sixth-form changes to develop independent study skills are not yet fully embedded
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met. The school has created an open and positive culture of safeguarding where staff actively identify and manage concerns, making pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Trips, visits, clubs, careers drop down days, work experience, charitable fundraising activities
Feversham Girls' Secondary Academy is a high-performing school where pupils consistently achieve well above national averages across the curriculum. The school creates an inclusive culture where all pupils, including disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs, are supported to succeed.
At a Glance
35.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
20.5
Avg class size
34
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
111%
Over capacity
796 pupils
720 capacity
76 places over capacity
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)
Inspection History(105)
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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
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.00341%
Overall absence
17.60243%
Persistent absence
659
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
Feversham Girls' Secondary Academy
Westminster Church of England Primary Academy
Peel Park Primary School and Nursery
Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy
Grove House Academy
Wellington Primary School
Byron Primary School
St Francis Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Poplars Farm Primary School
Co-op Academy Delius
Green Lane Primary School
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