New College Bradford

New College Bradford, having not been inspected previously, has achieved outstanding performance across all evaluated areas in its first inspection. This 16 to 19 free school is part of the New Collaborative Learning Trust and caters to over 1,500 students, many coming from backgrounds of high social disadvantage. The school provides a well-structured curriculum that effectively prepares students for higher education and career progression, reflected in the high percentage of students moving on to university or quality apprenticeships.

Strengths

• Highly ambitious and well-designed curriculum
• Outstanding teaching and subject expertise
• Effective support for students with special educational needs
• Strong focus on raising aspirations in the local community
• Excellent behavior and attitudes among students
• High-quality careers advice and practical work experience opportunities

In 2021–22 New College Bradford received £5,514 and spent £4,840 for each of its 1,176 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £2,034,000 (£1,730 per pupil).

Across all 8 schools of New Collaborative Learning Trust, income was £5,451 and spending £5,549 per pupil.

Income per pupil

Spending per pupil

Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24). Academy figures include a share of the trust's central services, shared out by pupil numbers, and are rounded to the nearest £1,000. Premises costs were defined differently from 2024, so compare them across that gap with care.

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All schools in Bradford · Bradford local authority: places and applications

New College Bradford is part of New Collaborative Learning Trust, which runs 9 schools. The nearest others:

• New College Pontefract Pontefract
• Thorpe Hesley Primary School Rotherham
• Redscope Primary School Rotherham
• Wingfield Academy Rotherham
• Brinsworth Academy Rotherham
• New College Doncaster Doncaster
• Dinnington High School Sheffield
• Anston Greenlands Primary School Sheffield

What is New College Bradford's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for New College Bradford is Outstanding, from an inspection in October 2023.

When was New College Bradford last inspected by Ofsted?

New College Bradford was last inspected in October 2023.

What age range does New College Bradford cover?

New College Bradford for pupils aged 16 to 19.

Where is New College Bradford?

New College Bradford is at Nelson Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD5 0DX.