Belle Vue Girls' Academy
Bradford, BD9 6NA · Bradford · secondary school
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15th of 35 secondary schools in Bradford we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.6/10 against 493 of them, against 5.5/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 18 | 35% | 0.63 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 46.2 · 53 | 30% | 1.60 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.16 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 44.4 · 41 | 10% | 0.41 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Belle Vue Girls' Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 32.0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 43.2, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.16 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in November 2025 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the Duke of Edinburgh Award, Speak Out Challenge, and Realising Opportunities. Sports include KS3 interform competitions and the BDAT Sports Spectacular. Arts and music cover Theatre, Performance, BDAT Be There, and spoken word. Trips to Paris and Morocco are offered, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 910 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,150. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to improve their Attainment 8 scores relative to the national median? What specific support is available for pupils aiming for the Duke of Edinburgh Award
What Ofsted said about Belle Vue Girls' Academy
Overview
Belle Vue Girls' Academy is described as a school where leaders and governors provide effective oversight, with a particular focus on inclusion and the needs of vulnerable pupils. The report highlights a "calm" environment where pupils behave well and feel safe, supported by strong pastoral care and a curriculum that prioritises academic knowledge alongside personal development. While most aspects of the school meet the expected standard, personal development and well-being are judged to be at a strong standard.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a "well-sequenced programme" for personal development that fosters a "deep understanding of healthy relationships" and respect for cultural diversity.
- Disadvantaged pupils make "positive progress from their starting points," with attainment consistently above national averages for this group.
- The school maintains "high expectations for pupils' behaviour," resulting in a calm atmosphere where "rates of suspensions are extremely low."
- Leaders have established "effective systems to support attendance," leading to declining persistent absenteeism and improved engagement post-pandemic.
- Staff provide "high-quality pastoral support" and enrichment opportunities, including tailored provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Areas to improve
- Leaders should provide staff with improved guidance on adapting curriculum and teaching to support the academic progress of pupils with SEND.
- Leaders should ensure checks on pupils’ learning are used consistently to identify gaps in understanding and inform subsequent teaching.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 43.8 |
| 2024/25 | 43.2 |
| 2025/26 | 44.4 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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