Bingley Grammar School
Bingley, BD16 2RS · Bradford · secondary school
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13th 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 — 5.7/10 against 855 of them, against 4.9/10 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 | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 45.0 · 50 | 30% | 1.50 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.03 · 48 | 25% | 1.20 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 45.6 · 48 | 10% | 0.47 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bingley Grammar School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 45.5% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 46.5, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.03 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Art Club and Fitness Club, or play football, rugby, trampolining, athletics, girls football, netball, rounders, or softball. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,985 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,878. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who need to improve their Progress 8 scores? How accessible are the various sports and clubs for all students?
What Ofsted said about Bingley Grammar School
Overview
Bingley Grammar School continues to be a good school, described as an inclusive and friendly environment where pupils are supported to ‘belong, grow and succeed’. The report highlights warm relationships between staff and pupils, with a happy and caring atmosphere where students flourish and many proceed to ambitious next steps.
Strengths
- There are ‘warm relationships’ between staff and pupils, with all staff united in a shared vision to do their best for those in their care.
- Pupil leadership is a strength, empowering students to build character and advocacy skills through roles such as ‘student ministers’ and participation in global citizenship programmes.
- In many subjects, the curriculum is carefully considered, allowing new knowledge to build on previous learning so that pupils remember what they have been taught.
- Teachers possess strong subject knowledge and provide clear explanations, while staff receive adequate training to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Leaders support staff well, considering workload and well-being, creating a ‘happy and productive school for staff as well as pupils’.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, pupils struggle to recall important knowledge because they have not had regular opportunities to revisit it, slowing progress through the curriculum.
- Pupils at the early stages of learning to read are not sufficiently well supported, as staff lack the necessary training and resources to deliver a systematic synthetic phonics scheme with fidelity.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 48.9 |
| 2024/25 | 46.5 |
| 2025/26 | 45.6 |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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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