Bradford independent schools league table 2025
Fee-paying schools, scored only where they publish results in the performance tables. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 8 schools in Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and Yorkshire and the Humber.
- 172Eden Springs Girls SecondaryBradford · Independent Secondary53.3 Attainment 8 · 113 students
- 252Eternal LightBradford · Independent Secondary44.3 Attainment 8 · 142 students
- 342Darul Uloom Dawatul ImaanBradford · Independent Secondary43.2 Attainment 8 · 169 students
- 436Jaamiatul Imaam Muhammad ZakariaBradford · Independent Secondary42.2 Attainment 8 · 371 students
- 533Al Mumin Primary and Secondary SchoolBradford · Independent All-through43.7 Attainment 8 · 234 students
- 630Bradford Christian SchoolBradford · Independent All-through42.3 Attainment 8 · 144 students
- 723Bradford Grammar SchoolBradford · Independent All-through22.3 Attainment 8 · 1,033 students
- 818Woodhouse Grove SchoolBradford · Independent All-through22.2 Attainment 8 · 1,049 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eden Springs Girls Secondary Bradford · Secondary · Ages 11–24 | Independent | 71.5 Top 25% | 53.3 Attainment 8 | 113 |
| 2 | Eternal Light Bradford · Secondary · Ages 11–23 | Independent | 51.8 Top 50% | 44.3 Attainment 8 | 142 |
| 3 | Darul Uloom Dawatul Imaan Bradford · Secondary · Ages 11–25 | Independent | 42.2 Lower 50% | 43.2 Attainment 8 | 169 |
| 4 | Jaamiatul Imaam Muhammad Zakaria Bradford · Secondary · Ages 11–23 | Independent | 35.8 Lower 50% | 42.2 Attainment 8 | 371 |
| 5 | Al Mumin Primary and Secondary School Bradford · All-through · Ages 3–18 | Independent | 33.1 Lower 50% | 43.7 Attainment 8 | 234 |
| 6 | Bradford Christian School Bradford · All-through · Ages 3–16 | Independent | 30.3 Lower 50% | 42.3 Attainment 8 | 144 |
| 7 | Bradford Grammar School Bradford · All-through · Ages 4–19 | Independent | 23.0 Lower 50% | 22.3 Attainment 8 | 1,033 |
| 8 | Woodhouse Grove School Bradford · All-through · Ages 2–19 | Independent | 17.6 Lower 50% | 22.2 Attainment 8 | 1,049 |
Eden Springs Girls Secondary in Bradford leads the 2025 list of independent schools in Bradford with a Success Index (England) of 71.5. Of the 8 schools shown, 8 are independent.
For the full picture see the wider Yorkshire and the Humber independent schools league table, every school on the Bradford page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best independent school in Bradford?
Eden Springs Girls Secondary in Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber ranks first among independent schools in Bradford with a Success Index (England) of 71.5 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 113).
How are independent schools in Bradford ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.