Bronte Girls' Academy

  • Secondary
  • Free school
  • Ages 11 to 16
Ofsted: Good

Bolling Road, East Bowling, Bradford, BD4 7EBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Bronte Girls' Academy is a secondary school in Bradford for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 227 schools in Bradford. It ranks 8th of 28 secondary schools in Bradford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 23 January 2024, report published 7 May 2024

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 23 January 2024

Pupils' behaviour in lessons and around the school is exemplary. They are welcoming and friendly members of the school community. Relationships between members of the school are grounded in mutual respect. Pupils express themselves confidently. They recognise the importance of education and develop effective study habits. Pupils benefit significantly from the quality of education that they receive at the school. Pupils respond well to the school's extremely high expectations for what they should know. They develop detailed knowledge of the curriculum. This prepares them well for their next steps in education, employment or training. The school places importance on helping pupils to develop strength of character. Pupils regularly engage in discussions on topical issues. They learn to consider the viewpoints of others. Pupils discuss complex and disputed issues maturely. This supports the inclusive ethos of the school. The school's strong pastoral systems and work with external agencies support pupils' well-being effectively. Pupils hold a range of leadership responsibilities. They have a clear purpose in their roles. In these roles, pupils have influenced changes to matters their peers value, such as school meals. They also take a lead in the school's charitable activities.

What the school should improve

  • Some pupils do not access a range of opportunities and experiences that are as rich as those of their peers. There is inconsistency in how effectively the school's personal development offer supports pupils to develop their talents and interests. The school should ensure that pupils consistently benefit from a well-designed personal development offer.

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

148 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score48.9

48.9, 2.8 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths45.9%

45.9%, 0.5 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths66.9%

66.9%, 2.1 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc85.8%

85.8%, 45.3 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.41

4.41, 0.32 above the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

709 pupils on roll, with places for 720

Eligible for free school meals37.9%

37.9%, 11.4 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language57.3%

57.3%, 35.7 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support14.4%

14.4%, 0.4 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1%

1%, 5 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Bronte Girls' Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
New College Bradford0.3 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford0.4 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
Dixons City Academy0.6 milesOfsted: OutstandingAttainment 8: 49.5
Dixons Trinity Academy0.6 milesOfsted judgements: OutstandingAttainment 8: 51.4
Bradford Academy0.7 milesOfsted judgements: Requires improvement to goodAttainment 8: 33.1

School details

School type
Free schools
Sector
Free school
Trust
IEXEL EDUCATION TRUST
Age range
11 to 16
Gender
Girls
Sixth form
No
Headteacher
Mrs Rehana Shafquat
Address
Bolling Road, East Bowling, Bradford, BD4 7EB
Local authority
Bradford
URN
147067

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.