SchoolScoresTrinity Academy Bradford
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
Part of TRINITY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Deanstones Lane, Bradford, BD13 2AS
01274 882214 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 19 March 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
147 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Bradford comparisons use the 17 of its 30 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 13 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Bradford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 2nd highest of 17 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bradford. Higher than 46% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 70% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 2nd highest of 17 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bradford. Higher than 49% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 74% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 1st highest of 17 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bradford. Higher than 78% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 66% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 64 parents whose child had been bullied 6th highest of 13 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bradford. Higher than 37% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 45% | 42% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 115 parents who had raised a concern Joint 3rd highest of 17 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bradford. Higher than 35% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64% | 57% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 2nd highest of 17 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bradford. Higher than 56% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82%said yes | 65% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Bradford figures pool parents at the Bradford schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
167 pupils in this year group.
42% — 4 points above the Bradford average, and 4 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bradford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 42% | 38% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 43.9 | 40.8 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.8 | 3.6 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
172 pupils in this year group.
88% — about the same as the Bradford average, and 4 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bradford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 88% | 88% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 23% | 33% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 5% | 11% | 13% |
| Further education college | 55% | 39% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 2% | 2% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 90% | 88% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 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. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 201 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 251 |
| Of those, offered a place | 186 (74%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 531 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 1.6 · 2026: 1.2
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Bradford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 27th highest of 29 state secondary schools in Bradford. Higher than 50% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 27.3% | 35.3%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 13th highest of 29 state secondary schools in Bradford. Higher than 62% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.5% | 3.5%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 5th highest of 29 state secondary schools in Bradford. Higher than 85% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 19.5% | 15.0%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 22nd highest of 29 state secondary schools in Bradford. Higher than 47% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 10.9% | 28.5%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 28 state secondary schools in Bradford. Lower than 83% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 6.3% | 10.8%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 1st lowest of 28 state secondary schools in Bradford. Lower than 81% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 16.5% | 30.4%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 6th lowest of 29 state secondary schools in Bradford. Lower than 63% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.2 | 48.3 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 5th lowest of 29 state secondary schools in Bradford. Lower than 68% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 4.7% | 12.5% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded3 pupils | 0.32% | 0.28% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 10th highest of 29 state secondary schools in Bradford. Higher than 69% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 17.7 | 16.8 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 13th highest of 29 state secondary schools in Bradford. Higher than 42% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.5 | 11.1 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 11th highest of 29 state secondary schools in Bradford. Higher than 89% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 23.7% | 16.7%* | 14.2%* |
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 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Trinity Academy Halifax 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 41% grade 5+ English and maths
- The North Halifax Grammar School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 91% grade 5+ English and maths
- Jaamiatul Imaam Muhammad Zakaria 1.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 39% A*/A at A level
- Beckfoot Thornton 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 35% grade 5+ English and maths
- Buttershaw Business and Enterprise College Academy 2.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 31% grade 5+ English and maths
- Dixons Allerton Academy 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 38% grade 5+ English and maths
- Trinity Sixth Form Academy 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected · C+ average A level grade
- Hipperholme Grammar School 2.9 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Co-op Academy Grange 2.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 17% grade 5+ English and maths
- Dixons Kings Academy 3.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017), confirmed 2024 · 55% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Trinity Academy Bradford's Ofsted rating?
Trinity Academy Bradford was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 19 March 2024.
How did Trinity Academy Bradford do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 42% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 4 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Trinity Academy Bradford?
82% of the 147 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Trinity Academy Bradford to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Trinity Academy Bradford oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 251 families put Trinity Academy Bradford as their first choice for 201 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 186 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 148545.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.