Bradford Forster Academy — Secondary School in Bradford

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Bradford Forster Academy

Bradford, BD4 8RG

969 Pupils

1,050 Capacity

11–16 Age Range

45.30% FSM %

478 Boys

491 Girls

About Bradford Forster Academy

Bradford Forster Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 11–16 based in Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Church of England character.

It has 969 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,050. Current headteacher: Gemma Earles.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Bradford or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy sponsor led
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Bradford
Region	Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District	Bradford
Parliamentary Constituency	Bradford East
Ward	Bowling and Barkerend
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Church of England
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	BRADFORD DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened	01-09-2015
UKPRN	10053383
URN	140429
Data Last Updated	10-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Adele Humble	Chair of Local Governing Body	15/12/2022	31/10/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ann McKerchar	Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School	01/09/2021	—	N/A
Mrs Victoria Burrows	Local Governor	24/06/2021	23/06/2025	Elected by school staff
Simon Dennis	Local Governor	03/02/2024	02/02/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Gemma Earles	Local Governor	01/09/2023	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Jonathan Gardner	Local Governor	20/10/2022	19/10/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Sahista Maniar	Local Governor	09/09/2025	14/10/2025	Elected by school staff
Ms Lisa Mason	Local Governor	09/12/2021	08/12/2025	Elected by parents
Rev Duncan Milwain	Local Governor	02/05/2024	01/05/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Debbie Neale	Local Governor	02/10/2025	01/10/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Olalekan Obisesan	Local Governor	20/04/2023	19/04/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Rob Robinson	Local Governor	09/12/2021	08/12/2025	Elected by parents