Best 3 Secondary schools in Bradford – comparison

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We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford (Secondary) in Bradford; Feversham Girls' Secondary Academy (Secondary) in Bradford; Dixons City Academy (Secondary) in Bradford — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford, Feversham Girls' Secondary Academy and Dixons City Academy. They are secondary phase and free schools, academy converter and academy sponsor led type located around Bradford, West Yorkshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford), published Apr 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford (Apr 2024). average roll around ≈ 750, combined total ≈ 2,300, typical FSM 25–30%, range 25–30%–30–35%; spread across trusts such as STAR ACADEMIES, IEXEL EDUCATION TRUST and DIXONS ACADEMIES TRUST.

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Attribute	Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford BD8 9AR	Feversham Girls' Secondary Academy BD3 0LT	Dixons City Academy BD5 7RR
Phase / Type	Secondary • Free schools	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location	Bradford West Yorkshire BD8 9AR	Bradford West Yorkshire BD3 0LT	Bradford West Yorkshire BD5 7RR
Latest Ofsted	1 25 Apr 2024	1 5 May 2022	1 20 Dec 2018
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 600 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 800 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 900 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	800	720	900
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Boys	Girls	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	STAR ACADEMIES	IEXEL EDUCATION TRUST	DIXONS ACADEMIES TRUST
Website	www.edenboysbradford.com	www.fga.iexel.org.uk	www.dixonsca.com
Telephone	01274280350	01274559500	01274089850
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford

BD8 9AR

Phase / Type: Secondary • Free schools
Location: Bradford
West Yorkshire
BD8 9AR
Ofsted: 1 25 Apr 2024
Pupils: ≈ 600 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: STAR ACADEMIES
Website: www.edenboysbradford.com
Telephone: 01274280350

Feversham Girls' Secondary Academy

BD3 0LT

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Bradford
West Yorkshire
BD3 0LT
Ofsted: 1 5 May 2022
Pupils: ≈ 800 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: IEXEL EDUCATION TRUST
Website: www.fga.iexel.org.uk
Telephone: 01274559500

Dixons City Academy

BD5 7RR

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Bradford
West Yorkshire
BD5 7RR
Ofsted: 1 20 Dec 2018
Pupils: ≈ 900 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: DIXONS ACADEMIES TRUST
Website: www.dixonsca.com
Telephone: 01274089850

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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