Bronte Girls' Academy
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
Pupil numbers and mix
709 pupils on roll, with places for 720
Schools near Bronte Girls' Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| New College Bradford | 0.3 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford | 0.4 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Dixons City Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 49.5 |
| Dixons Trinity Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 51.4 |
| Bradford Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | Attainment 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
- Phone
- 01274044055
- 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.