Is Belle Vue Girls' Academy a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 11 November 2025 under its report-card framework and graded six areas at Expected standard and one at Strong standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 12th of 35 secondary schools in Bradford. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Belle Vue Girls' Academy's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Belle Vue Girls' Academy averaged an Attainment 8 score of 44.4 (England: 46.2). 46.2% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Belle Vue Girls' Academy?

Applications for Year 7 places at Belle Vue Girls' Academy starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Belle Vue Girls' Academy

Thorn Lane, Bingley Road, Bradford, BD9 6NA

Local ranking12th of 35 secondary schools in Bradford

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1150

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Girls

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 11 November 2025. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 11 November 2025 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Strong standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Post-16 provision: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 44.4 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 46.2% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 63.2% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 171

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 94.0%
Continued in education: 93.0%
Apprenticeships: 1.0%
Employment: 1.0%
Not sustained: 3.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 78.0%
Higher education: 55.0%
Apprenticeships: 7.0%
Employment: 7.0%
Not sustained: 18.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

C-

Avg A-Level Grade

26.0

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

27.8

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 11.1% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 27.9
16-18 Cohort: 115

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 956
Girls: 910 (100%)
Capacity: 1150 (79% full)
SEND: 7.6%
FSM Eligible: 38.4%
EAL: 48.1%
SEN with EHC Plan: 0.8%
SEN Support: 6.8%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 14.0:1
Teachers (FTE): 68.3
Budget per Pupil: £8,545/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 8.6% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 24.7% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

Asian Pakistani: 79.7%
Black African: 3.1%
Asian Other: 3.0%
Other: 2.6%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.4%
Asian Bangladeshi: 1.9%
White Other: 1.8%
Asian Indian: 1.5%

79.7%

Asian Pakistani

3.1%

Black African

3.0%

Asian Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01274492341

debbie.anness@bvga.bdat-academies.org

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Thorn Lane

Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber

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Administrative

URN: 138087
UKPRN: 10037038
Establishment No.: 4041
Trust: BRADFORD DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST

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