Bradford Grammar School Catchment Area
Bradford Grammar School is an other independent not applicable school in Bradford , serving pupils aged 4-19, with 1055 pupils, and a capacity of 1120 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
4-19
Age range
1,055
Pupils
1,120
Capacity
94%
Fill rate
Bradford Grammar School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Bradford Grammar School?
The catchment area for Bradford Grammar School is the geographic zone Bradford uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Bradford publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Entry to Bradford Grammar School is selective, and applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Bradford may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.
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The full admissions policy, including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria, is published by Bradford before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.
Find Bradford catchment area documents →Bradford Grammar School: 1120 places, 94% filled: nearing capacity
Bradford Grammar School has a published admission number of 1120 places. 1055 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 94%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 1120, 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.
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 Grammar School: School Information
- Full address
- Keighley Road, Bradford, BD9 4JP
- Local authority
- Bradford
- School type
- Other independent school
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 4-19 years
- Admissions policy
- Selective
- DfE URN
- 107455
Other Not applicable Schools in
If Bradford Grammar School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in are the next closest alternatives.
St Mary's School, Hampstead Catchment Area
Other independent school · NW3 6PG
St Anthony's School for Boys Catchment Area
Other independent school · NW3 6NP
North Bridge House Senior School Catchment Area
Other independent school · NW3 5UD
Bobov Primary Boys School Catchment Area
Other independent school · N16 6UE
Bute House Preparatory School for Girls Catchment Area
Other independent school · W6 7EA
Evergreen Primary School Catchment Area
Other independent school · SW6 4QT
Nearest not applicable schools by distance
These are the not applicable schools closest to Bradford 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.
Bradford Christian School Catchment Area
Other independent school · Bradford · 0.5 miles away
Islamic Tarbiyyah Preparatory School Catchment Area
Other independent school · Bradford · 0.6 miles away
Al Mumin Primary and Secondary School Catchment Area
Other independent school · Bradford · 0.7 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Bradford Grammar School
What is the catchment area for Bradford Grammar School? ▾
The catchment area for Bradford Grammar School is the geographic zone Bradford uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Bradford publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Bradford Grammar School oversubscribed? ▾
Bradford Grammar School is operating close to its capacity of 1120 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Bradford Grammar School? ▾
Bradford Grammar School is a selective school: admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Bradford publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.
What age range does Bradford Grammar School cover? ▾
Bradford Grammar School is a not applicable school in Bradford, serving pupils aged 4-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.