Schools in Bradford: Ofsted Ratings (2026)
408 registered schools in Bradford, Yorkshire and The Humber. 54% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Browse the best primary and secondary schools below, then run a free property check before you make an offer.
408
Schools total
342 primary · 61 secondary
54%
Good or Outstanding
219 of 408
59
Rated Outstanding
160
Rated Good
Best primary schools in Bradford
342 primary schools, sorted by Ofsted rating (Outstanding first). Showing the top 25.
| School | Postcode | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| All Saints' CofE Primary School | HX3 0SD | Outstanding |
| Baildon Church of England Primary School | BD17 6TE | Outstanding |
| Barkisland CofE VA Primary School | HX4 0BD | Outstanding |
| Beech Hill School | HX1 5TN | Outstanding |
| Brockholes Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School | HD9 7EB | Outstanding |
| Carr Green Primary School | HD6 3LT | Outstanding |
| Christ Church Church of England Primary School | BD23 2AP | Outstanding |
| Copley Primary School | HX3 0TP | Outstanding |
| Copthorne Primary School | BD7 3AY | Outstanding |
| Cracoe and Rylstone Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School | BD23 6LQ | Outstanding |
| Embsay Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | BD23 6RH | Outstanding |
| Emley First School | HD8 9RT | Outstanding |
| Farnham Primary School | BD7 3HU | Outstanding |
| Farnley Tyas Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School | HD4 6TZ | Outstanding |
| Greatwood Community Primary School | BD23 2SJ | Outstanding |
| Hinchliffe Mill Junior and Infant School | HD9 2PF | Outstanding |
| Horton Grange Primary School | BD7 2EU | Outstanding |
| Idle CofE Primary School | BD10 8LU | Outstanding |
| Iqra Primary Academy | BD8 8DA | Outstanding |
| Kildwick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | BD20 9BH | Outstanding |
| Lee Mount Academy | HX3 5EB | Outstanding |
| Lees Primary School | BD22 9DL | Outstanding |
| Lindley Church of England Infant School | HD3 3NE | Outstanding |
| Lindley Junior School | HD3 3LY | Outstanding |
| Lothersdale Primary School | BD20 8HB | Outstanding |
Best secondary schools in Bradford
61 secondary schools, sorted by Ofsted rating. Showing the top 25.
| School | Postcode | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| Belle Vue Girls' Academy | BD9 6NA | Outstanding |
| Brighouse High School | HD6 2NY | Outstanding |
| Dixons McMillan Academy | BD5 0JD | Outstanding |
| Dixons Trinity Academy | BD5 0BE | Outstanding |
| Ermysted's Grammar School | BD23 1PL | Outstanding |
| Feversham Girls' Secondary Academy | BD3 0LT | Outstanding |
| Moor End Academy | HD4 5JA | Outstanding |
| Shelley College, A Share Academy | HD8 8NL | Outstanding |
| Skipton Girls' High School | BD23 1QL | Outstanding |
| South Craven School | BD20 7RL | Outstanding |
| The Crossley Heath School | HX3 0HG | Outstanding |
| The North Halifax Grammar School | HX2 9SU | Outstanding |
| Trinity Academy Halifax | HX2 9TZ | Outstanding |
| All Saints Catholic College | HD2 2JT | Good |
| Beckfoot School | BD16 1EE | Good |
| Dixons City Academy | BD5 7RR | Good |
| Holmfirth High School | HD9 7SE | Good |
| King James's School | HD4 6SG | Good |
| Parkside School | BD13 5AD | Good |
| Rastrick High School | HD6 3XB | Good |
| The Brooksbank School | HX5 0QG | Good |
| Titus Salt School | BD17 5RH | Good |
| Upper Wharfedale School | BD23 5BS | Good |
| Valley Academy | BD8 7DX | Good |
| Whitcliffe Mount, A Share Academy | BD19 3AQ | Good |
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Schools in Bradford: FAQ
How many schools are there in Bradford?
There are 408 registered schools in Bradford on the latest Ofsted/GIAS data, 342 primary and 61 secondary. 54% are rated Good or Outstanding.
What is the best-rated school in Bradford?
59 schools are rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Bradford, with 160 more rated Good. Outstanding schools are often oversubscribed, so the property's distance to the school usually decides admission.
How do school ratings affect Bradford house prices?
Homes inside the catchment of an Outstanding or Good school typically carry a 5-15% premium. Before offering on a Bradford property, run a free HomeBuyerCheck report to see the schools near that exact address alongside flood, crime and sales history.
How do I check schools near a specific Bradford address?
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