Ofsted school ratings in Bradford
In Bradford (Yorkshire and the Humber), 85 of 95 graded state-funded schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 89.5%. That is 2.3 percentage points above the England-wide rate of 87.2%, based on Ofsted’s management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Good or Outstanding
- 89.5%
- England 87.2%
- Outstanding
- 14
- Good
- 71
- Requires improvement
- 9
- Inadequate
- 1
- Graded schools
- 95
- rank 68/145
Ofsted overall-effectiveness grades in Bradford (31 May 2026)
| Grade | Schools in Bradford | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | 14 | 14.7% |
| Good | 71 | 74.7% |
| Requires improvement | 9 | 9.5% |
| Inadequate | 1 | 1.1% |
The Good-or-Outstanding rate is derived from these real counts as (Outstanding + Good) ÷ all graded schools. Schools last inspected on or after 1 September 2024 carry no overall-effectiveness grade and are excluded, per Ofsted’s published methodology.
By school phase in Bradford
| Phase | Outstanding | Good | RI | Inadequate | Good+Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 7 | 58 | 7 | 0 | 90.3% |
| Secondary | 2 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 81.3% |
| Special | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
More about Bradford
Areas with a similar Good-or-Outstanding rate
- Wolverhampton90.0%
- Sheffield89.7%
- North Northamptonshire89.7%
- Hertfordshire89.4%
- South Gloucestershire89.3%
- Southend on Sea89.3%
Frequently asked questions
- How many schools in Bradford are rated Good or Outstanding?
- 85 of 95 graded state-funded schools in Bradford hold an Ofsted overall-effectiveness grade of Good or Outstanding — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 89.5%. That figure is derived from Ofsted's real inspection counts as at 31 May 2026. Across England the rate is 87.2%.
- How many Outstanding schools does Bradford have?
- Bradford has 14 schools rated Outstanding and 71 rated Good, out of 95 graded state-funded schools, according to Ofsted management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Are there any Inadequate schools in Bradford?
- 1 state-funded school is rated Inadequate in Bradford, and 9 rated Requires improvement, out of 95 graded schools (Ofsted, as at 31 May 2026).
- What is the Good-or-Outstanding rate for primary and secondary schools in Bradford?
- By phase in Bradford: 90.3% of 72 primary schools; 81.3% of 16 secondary schools; 100.0% of 4 special schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (as at 31 May 2026).
- How does Bradford compare with the rest of England for school ratings?
- Bradford ranks 68 of 145 English local authorities (those with at least 20 graded schools) by Ofsted Good-or-Outstanding rate, at 89.5% versus the England-wide 87.2% (as at 31 May 2026).
Reference period: latest inspections as at 31 May 2026 (Ofsted management information, published 2026-06-18). Source: Ofsted — State-funded school inspections and outcomes: management information. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Ofsted. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.