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Bronte Girls' Academy Catchment Area

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

Bronte Girls' Academy is a free s secondary school in Bradford , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 714 pupils, and a capacity of 720 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

714

Pupils

720

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Bronte Girls' Academy Catchment Area Information

Secondary school places at Bronte Girls' Academy 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: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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Bronte Girls' Academy — School Information

Full address
Bolling Road, East Bowling, Bradford, BD4 7EB
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
36.4% of pupils
DfE URN
147067

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Bronte Girls' Academy

Is Bronte Girls' Academy oversubscribed?

Bronte Girls' Academy is operating close to its capacity of 720 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Bronte Girls' Academy?

Admission to Bronte Girls' Academy 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 Bronte Girls' Academy cover?

Bronte Girls' Academy 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.

What is the Ofsted rating for Bronte Girls' Academy?

Bronte Girls' Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.