Titus Salt School
Bradford, BD17 5RH · Bradford · secondary school
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28th 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 the 839 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.3/10 among them, against 2.0/10 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 | 9 | 35% | 0.32 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 35.1 · 24 | 30% | 0.73 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.58 · 12 | 25% | 0.31 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 40.8 · 23 | 10% | 0.23 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Titus Salt School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 34.5% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 40.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 in 2023/24 was -0.58, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally starting from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.4 out of 10 among them, against 2.1 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted inspected the school in April 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Book Club, Poetry Slam, Taekwondo, Cycling, Dance, and Illustration Workshop. Trips include visits to Cambridge, Berlin, and the Ardèche, alongside a Geography Fieldtrip and Work Experience Week. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,462 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,520. 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
With Progress 8 below 0, how does the school support pupils to close the gap between their starting point and final results? Since the inspection is recent, what specific changes have been made to the curriculum since April
What Ofsted said about Titus Salt School
Overview
The report presents a divided picture, highlighting that the sixth form operates at a "Strong standard" with students achieving well above national averages. In contrast, provision for Years 7 to 11 is rated "Needs attention," with pupils in these years not achieving as well as they should and displaying significant gaps in knowledge.
Strengths
- Sixth-form students receive "expert teaching" and produce "high-quality work," with attainment significantly above national averages.
- Leaders have established an "open culture" for safeguarding where concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
- Staff build "warm relationships" with pupils, and sixth-form students serve as "positive role models" for younger pupils.
- The school offers a "comprehensive careers programme" and a "wide range of enrichment opportunities" that pupils enjoy.
- Personal development provision is effective, helping pupils understand "risks that they may face off and online."
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure staff use assessment effectively to check understanding and address "misconceptions" in Years 7 to 11.
- The school needs to quickly identify and close gaps in "foundational knowledge, such as in reading and writing."
- Leaders should refine their attendance strategy to reduce persistent absence, which has been "below the national average for some time."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders fulfilling their responsibilities to ensure pupils are "made safer and feel safe."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 39.1 |
| 2024/25 | 40.9 |
| 2025/26 | 40.8 |
| 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
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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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