Co-op Academy Grange
Bradford, BD5 9ET · Bradford · secondary school
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35th of 35 secondary schools in Bradford we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.1/10 against 205 of them, against 0.2/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 17.8 · 2 | 46% | 0.10 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -1.2 · 1 | 38% | 0.04 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 30.1 · 1 | 15% | 0.02 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Co-op Academy Grange overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 17.1% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 29.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -1.2 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Art Leaders, Further Maths, Science, Computing, and Arabic clubs, or play basketball, football, rugby, badminton, trampolining, and judo. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,379 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,500. 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 close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific interventions are in place for students with a negative Progress 8 score?
What Ofsted said about Co-op Academy Grange
Overview
The report states that the school "no longer requires significant improvement" following a graded inspection. While most pupils feel "safe and supported" and enjoy school, the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership all "Require improvement." Leaders are actively implementing changes to address previous challenges, with improvements evident in classroom behaviour and curriculum development.
Strengths
- Staff have "positive relationships with pupils" and take time to get to know them, ensuring pupils feel supported.
- The curriculum is described as "suitably ambitious" and "well understood by teachers," with a "very carefully constructed" PSHE and careers programme.
- There is "effective support" for pupils in the early stages of learning to read, helping them catch up with peers.
- Pupils benefit from a "wide variety of clubs and trips," including sports, technology clubs, and an active student leadership group.
- Senior leaders and trust leaders are "dedicated to supporting pupils of all backgrounds to do well" and are bringing about necessary changes.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum is not delivered sufficiently well across subjects, leading to "gaps in their knowledge" for some pupils.
- Attendance and punctuality remain weak, causing pupils to "miss valuable time in lessons."
- The number of suspensions is still "too high," and some pupils with SEND are not receiving effective support to engage fully with the curriculum.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 30.5 |
| 2024/25 | 29.1 |
| 2025/26 | 30.1 |
| 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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