Bradford Forster Academy
URN: 140429 • Bradford BD4 8RG
Overview
- Name
- Bradford Forster Academy
- URN
- 140429
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- BRADFORD DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Special Measures
- Ranking score
- 25.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Gemma Earles (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01274302400
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Fenby Avenue, Bradford BD4 8RG
Summary
Bradford Forster Academy is a mixed secondary school located in Bradford, established in 2015 and fully operational by 2020. The school aims to foster a lifelong love of learning among its 969 students, with a strong commitment to their safety and personal development. The academy operates under a Christian ethos, promoting values of respect, growth, and community.
The curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of learners, ensuring sustained academic progress in a supportive environment. The school places a significant emphasis on respectful behaviour and offers a variety of extra-curricular activities to enhance student engagement. Additionally, Bradford Forster Academy provides expert career advice and work experience opportunities to help students achieve positive outcomes after Year 11.
Following an Ofsted rating of "inadequate" in March 2023, the school has implemented a rapid improvement plan, resulting in notable advancements in attendance, behaviour, and personal development. The leadership team is dedicated to achieving a "good" rating in future inspections, reinforcing their commitment to continuous improvement and community pride.
The curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of learners, ensuring sustained academic progress in a supportive environment. The school places a significant emphasis on respectful behaviour and offers a variety of extra-curricular activities to enhance student engagement. Additionally, Bradford Forster Academy provides expert career advice and work experience opportunities to help students achieve positive outcomes after Year 11.
Following an Ofsted rating of "inadequate" in March 2023, the school has implemented a rapid improvement plan, resulting in notable advancements in attendance, behaviour, and personal development. The leadership team is dedicated to achieving a "good" rating in future inspections, reinforcing their commitment to continuous improvement and community pride.
Useful links
- SEND Information (sen)
- School Day and Term Dates (calendar)
- Home School Agreement (download)
- Ofsted Monitoring Report (download)
- Staff Login (other)
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- Admissions (other)
- BFA Policies (other)
- Prospectus (other)
- BDAT Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Carlton Bolling College (73.3)
- Feversham College (70.2)
- Dixons Kings Academy (68.7)
- Carlton Bolling (67.8)
- Feversham Girls' Secondary Academy (67.8)
Key details
- LA
- Bradford
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- BRADFORD DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 1050
- Pupils
- 969
- Boys
- 478
- Girls
- 491
- FSM %
- 45.30
- Open date
- 2015-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 969 | 478 | 491 | 1050 | 45.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 974 | 484 | 490 | 1050 | 45.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1008 | 511 | 497 | 1050 | 42.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1008 | 511 | 497 | 1050 | 42.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1006 | 510 | 496 | 1050 | 41.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 950 | 473 | 477 | 1050 | 36.00 |
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