SchoolScoresNew College Bradford
Free school · Sixth form, ages 16 to 19 · Mixed
Part of NEW COLLABORATIVE LEARNING TRUST
Nelson Street, Bradford, BD5 0DX
01274 089189 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
This school hasn't had a graded Ofsted inspection yet. New schools are usually inspected within their first few years.
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
387 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Bradford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C+ | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 19% | 21% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 49% | 49% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 33.9 | 33.8 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
31 subjects, 868 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 84 | 5% | 18% | 19% |
| Mathematics | 78 | 6% | 35% | 40% |
| Biology | 68 | 3% | 26% | 27% |
| Chemistry | 67 | 4% | 22% | 30% |
| Law | 67 | 1% | 15% | 17% |
| Sociology | 62 | 3% | 16% | 20% |
| Business Studies:Single | 61 | 2% | 7% | 16% |
| Accounting / Finance | 49 | 0% | 14% | 15% |
| Economics | 39 | 0% | 10% | 26% |
| English Literature | 37 | 8% | 19% | 23% |
| Physics | 33 | 3% | 27% | 31% |
| Art and Design (Graphics) | 20 | 10% | 40% | 32% |
| History | 20 | 0% | 15% | 23% |
| Art and Design (Fine Art) | 19 | 5% | 5% | 38% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 19 | 5% | 11% | 24% |
| Design and Technology (Product Design) | 19 | 0% | 0% | 15% |
| Art and Design (Photography) | 16 | 0% | 25% | 26% |
| English Language | 16 | 0% | 0% | 13% |
| Religious Studies | 15 | 7% | 27% | 22% |
| Geography | 12 | 0% | 0% | 23% |
| Art and Design (Textiles) | 10 | 10% | 40% | 36% |
| Film Studies | 10 | 0% | 30% | 17% |
| Government and Politics | 10 | 10% | 20% | 26% |
| English Language and Literature | 7 | 0% | 0% | 16% |
| Mathematics (Further) | 7 | 29% | 43% | 59% |
| Media/Film/Tv Studies | 7 | 0% | 14% | 14% |
| Physical Education / Sports Studies | 6 | 0% | 17% | 17% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Design and Technology (Engineering), French, Music, Polish.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
585 students in this year group.
84% — 12 points above the Bradford average, and 5 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bradford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 84% | 72% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 5% | 7% |
| Work | 10% | 16% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 85% | 84% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
567 students in this year group.
72% — 8 points above the Bradford average, and 12 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bradford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 72% | 64% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 10% | 13% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 76% | 72% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Bradford.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Bradford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years | Not published | 33.8%* | 26.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan | Not published | 2.3%* | 2.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support | Not published | 14.0%* | 11.9% |
| English as an additional language 30th highest of 30 state secondary schools in Bradford. Higher than 0% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 0.0% | 31.5%* | 17.5% |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2021/22.
Nearby secondary schools
- Bronte Girls' Academy 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 46% grade 5+ English and maths
- Dixons Trinity Academy 0.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 50% grade 5+ English and maths
- Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected · C+ average A level grade
- Dixons McMillan Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 51% grade 5+ English and maths
- Dixons City Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2018), confirmed 2024 · 50% grade 5+ English and maths
- Eden Springs Girls Secondary 0.9 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 0% A*/A at A level
- The Fountain School 0.9 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 1 needs attention
- Carlton Bolling 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 45% grade 5+ English and maths
- Bradford Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 23% grade 5+ English and maths
- Eternal Light 1.2 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 11% A*/A at A level
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is New College Bradford's Ofsted rating?
New College Bradford hasn't had a graded Ofsted inspection yet.
How did New College Bradford do in its A levels?
In 2024/25, C+ was the average A level grade.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 143689.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.