Prism Independent School, Bradford
Prism Independent School is a special school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in Bradford. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2024.
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Prism Independent School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Prism Independent School are Coleman Training Development Ltd (1.5 miles); School of Rock & Media Ltd (1.6 miles); High Park School (1.6 miles, Good); and Chellow Heights Special School (1.6 miles, Good).
Coleman Training Development LtdSchool of Rock & Media LtdHigh Park SchoolChellow Heights Special School
Who goes there
In 2026, 24 pupils (40.7%) received SEN support and 35 (59.3%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Bradford Forster Square Rail Station, about 1.2 miles away in a straight line.
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Whetley Lane Weetwood Rd (w bound), 80 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Prism Independent School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 684 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Bradford (404), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: 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 GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementMet
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its March 2024 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Prism Independent School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 88
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 18
- Children hurt
- 18
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 88 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 18 serious and 70 slight.
18 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 11 on foot and 7 in a vehicle or otherwise.
18 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
54%
Available places
59 pupils
110 places
51 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.
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
24
SEN Support
35
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Prism Independent School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
59
Total Pupils
46
Boys
13
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Prism Independent School
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Questions parents ask about Prism Independent School
What is Prism Independent School's Ofsted rating?
Prism Independent School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2024.
Does Prism Independent School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in March 2024, Prism Independent School met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Prism Independent School?
Prism Independent School has around 59 pupils on roll.
Does Prism Independent School have specialist SEN provision?
Prism Independent School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to Prism Independent School?
Prism Independent 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 Prism Independent School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 88 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 18 serious and 70 slight. 18 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 11 on foot and 7 in a vehicle or otherwise. 18 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 Prism Independent School?
Prism Independent School is at Walker Drive, Girlington, Bradford, BD8 9ES.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)