Bradford Forster Academy
Fenby Avenue, Bradford, BD4 8RG
Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)
SecondaryAcademy sponsor ledMixedChurch of England
About the school
“At Bradford Forster Academy we are proud that our student-centred learning is founded on a Christian ethos to provide high-quality education for all, encouraging academic, vocational, mental, physical and spiritual opportunities for everyone.”
Open since 2015.
Ofsted
Ofsted: Not judgedLast inspected 15 May 2025
Quality of educationRequires improvement
Behaviour and attitudesRequires improvement
Personal developmentRequires improvement
Leadership and managementRequires improvement
Safeguarding effectiveYes
“Not judged” means there's no overall grade: Ofsted stopped giving single-word grades in September 2024. The full report shows how the school did in each area.
Admissions
Admissions policy on record: Not applicable
This school is its own admissions authority, meaning it sets and applies its own admissions criteria (rather than the local council).
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- Number of pupils
- 969
- Multi-academy trust
- Bradford Diocesan Academies Trust
- Phone
- 01274302400