Immanuel College
Bradford, BD10 9AQ · Bradford · secondary school
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18th 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 — 3.2/10 against 719 of them, against 2.6/10 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 | 39.8 · 37 | 30% | 1.10 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.56 · 13 | 25% | 0.33 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 41.8 · 28 | 10% | 0.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Immanuel College overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 41.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 41.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.56 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did 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 (3.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Duke of Edinburgh, Student Voice, and Library Leadership groups. Sports include Padel and Netball, while arts activities feature the Modulo Orchestra, Young Voices, and the Annual School Show. Trips range from France and Spain to Auschwitz and Thailand.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,732 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,850. 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 steps are taken to improve Progress 8 scores for students from similar backgrounds?
What Ofsted said about Immanuel College
Overview
Immanuel College continues to be a good school, characterised by an inclusive environment and a "strong Christian ethos" that underpins a curriculum focused on perseverance, character, and hope. Pupils are described as happy and safe, with high expectations maintained for all, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious for all pupils," with knowledge that "builds logically over time" and allows for regular checks to address misconceptions.
- Pupils demonstrate respect for diverse faiths and beliefs, and have a "good understanding of how to keep themselves safe online and in the community."
- Sixth-form students achieve well, particularly in applied general qualifications, and benefit from weekly enrichment activities such as sports leadership.
- Staff workload and well-being are supported effectively, with a "shared ambition" among the trust, diocese, and local governing body to improve education quality.
- Most pupils with SEND achieve well, supported by tailored "pupil passports" that help teachers adapt lessons for individual access.
Areas to improve
- The school must improve the attendance of disadvantaged pupils, who currently attend significantly less than their peers and consequently make less academic progress.
- The progress of pupils in the early stages of learning to read is not regularly checked, preventing the swift identification of when they are ready to advance to the next learning stage.
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 | 40.6 |
| 2024/25 | 41.9 |
| 2025/26 | 41.8 |
| 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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