Titus Salt School, 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
Titus Salt School excels at building warm relationships between staff and pupils, making students feel welcomed and safe. The sixth form is particularly strong, with students achieving well above national averages and becoming excellent role models for younger pupils. The school offers a broad curriculum with excellent enrichment opportunities including drama, art, sports and a comprehensive careers programme.
Key Strengths
- Sixth-form students achieve well above national averages, particularly in applied and technical courses
- Strong safeguarding culture where pupils feel safe and supported
- Warm relationships between staff and pupils create a welcoming environment
- Comprehensive careers programme and enrichment activities including drama, art and sports clubs
- Clear behaviour systems with low and declining suspension rates
Areas for Improvement
- Pupil achievement in Years 7-11 is below expectations across most subjects
- Attendance has been below national average for some time, despite leaders' efforts
- Assessment is not used effectively to identify and close gaps in pupils' knowledge
- Support for struggling readers and writers is underdeveloped
- Staff do not consistently apply advice when supporting pupils with SEND
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have created an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Drama clubs, art clubs, sports clubs, work experience, educational outings, enrichment and leadership opportunities
Titus Salt School is a secondary school with a strong sixth-form provision where students achieve above national averages. However, pupils in Years 7-11 do not achieve as well as they should, and attendance remains below the national average.
At a Glance
28.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
20.5
Avg class size
59
Total classes
4 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
1,462 pupils
1,520 capacity
58 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
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
11.08494%
Overall absence
27.04791%
Persistent absence
1,294
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
Titus Salt School
Baildon Glen Primary School
Saltaire Primary School
Wycliffe CofE Primary School
Sandal Primary School
St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Shipley CofE Primary School
Eldwick Primary School
High Crags Primary Leadership Academy
Christ Church Church of England Academy
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
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