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Belle Vue Girls' Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMrs Deborah Anness

corporate_fareBRADFORD DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST

location_onBradford, BD9 6NA

language Visit Website phone 1274492341

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2016

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Students

1,075

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Attainment 8

43.2

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GCSE Rank

#16 in Bradford

#2,055 of 3,216 nationally

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Belle Vue Girls' Academy is a Academy converter secondary school in Bradford, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Belle Vue Girls' Academy is an academy converter in Bradford, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of BRADFORD DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST. The school has approximately 956 pupils on roll, of whom 38% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.2, placing the school #16 in Bradford and #2,055 of 3,216 nationally. 32.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 14.9% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 12 A-level subjects. 30.7% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 12.9% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.64 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2016. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.7× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.7:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 1.8 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

43.2

Grade 5+ E&M

32.00%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)14.9%

Entering EBacc70.70%

EBacc APS3.98

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.16

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc76.30%

EBacc APS4.14

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.46

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc79%

EBacc APS4.16

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.32

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc72%

EBacc APS4.58

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc58%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.59

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc77%

EBacc APS4.07

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.61

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc60%

EBacc APS3.96

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.64

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*1.0%

Achieving A*–A12.9%

Achieving A*–B30.7%

VA Banding Well below average

Retention rate88.9%

A-level subjects offered12

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.41

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate93.30%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate100.00%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate100.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

08 December 2021

Inspection Report

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06 October 2020

Inspection Report

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10 November 2016

Inspection Report

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10 August 2012

Inspection Report

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04 July 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2016-11-10

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2012-07-04

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2009-03-31

None EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

2.4%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.0%(19 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 956 pupils. During this period, there were 23 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.4%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	956	23	2.4%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	952	11	1.2%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,034	27	2.6%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,033	14	1.4%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,029	34	3.3%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,068	47	4.4%	6.6%	2
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,075	55	5.1%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,075	31	2.9%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,099	14	1.3%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,097	15	1.4%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,102	13	1.2%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,098	8	0.7%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,104	5	0.5%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,101	9	0.8%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,130	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,130	3	0.3%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,134	2	0.2%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,178	1	0.1%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,187	0	0.0%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,182	0	0.0%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,154	0	0.0%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,156	0	0.0%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,160	0	0.0%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,158	0	0.0%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,163	0	0.0%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,169	0	0.0%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Moderate Learning Difficulty 37 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 20 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 4 pupils

Visual Impairment 4 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 2 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 2 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 pupils

Physical Disability 1 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

95.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

87.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

23.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree18%

agree45%

disagree23%

strongly disagree14%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree23%

agree73%

disagree5%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree18%

agree45%

disagree5%

strongly disagree5%

don't know5%

not applicable23%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree14%

agree82%

disagree5%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree32%

agree64%

don't know5%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree23%

agree73%

disagree5%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree32%

agree64%

disagree5%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree23%

agree41%

disagree18%

don't know18%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree18%

agree64%

disagree5%

don't know14%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes68%

no32%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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