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Bradford Girls' Grammar School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Bradford Girls' Grammar School is a free s secondary school in Bradford , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 672 pupils, and a capacity of 725 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11-16

Age range

672

Pupils

725

Capacity

93%

Fill rate

Bradford Girls' Grammar School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Bradford Girls' Grammar School?

The catchment area for Bradford Girls' Grammar School is the geographic zone Bradford uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Bradford publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Secondary school places at Bradford Girls' Grammar School are allocated by Bradford using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.

Operating near capacity: 93% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Bradford before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Bradford Girls' Grammar School: 725 places, 93% filled: nearing capacity

Bradford Girls' Grammar School has a published admission number of 725 places. 672 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 93%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 725, Bradford's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 45.5% of pupils at Bradford Girls' Grammar School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Bradford.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Bradford publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Bradford Council school admissions (official) →

Bradford Girls' Grammar School: School Information

Full address
Squire Lane, Bradford, BD9 6RB
Local authority
Bradford
School type
Free schools
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-16 years
Gender
Girls
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
45.5% of pupils
DfE URN
140204

Other Secondary Schools in Bradford

If Bradford Girls' Grammar School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Bradford are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Bradford Girls' Grammar School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Bradford Girls' Grammar School

What is the catchment area for Bradford Girls' Grammar School?

The catchment area for Bradford Girls' Grammar School is the geographic zone Bradford uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Bradford publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Bradford Girls' Grammar School oversubscribed?

Bradford Girls' Grammar School is operating close to its capacity of 725 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Bradford Girls' Grammar School?

Admission to Bradford Girls' Grammar School is managed by Bradford. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Bradford Girls' Grammar School cover?

Bradford Girls' Grammar School is a secondary school in Bradford, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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