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The Fountain School

Other independent school · Bradford, BD5 8BP

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Outstanding
Good
Requires improvement
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Not rated

The Fountain School Ofsted rating

Ofsted report cardInspected 3 Mar 2026

Area360 rating
Good
Inclusion
Expected standard
Curriculum and teaching
Expected standard
Achievement
Expected standard
Attendance and behaviour
Expected standard
Personal development and wellbeing
Expected standard
Leadership and governance
Needs attention
Safeguarding
Met

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages10 to 16
Pupils39
GenderMixed
Head teacherMrs Abeer Niehad
Local authorityBradford
Opened29 Aug 2003

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 134587.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolBradfordEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.65.641.446.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.85.7%57.2%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.85.7%38.8%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.14.3%10.4%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths85.7%51.8%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 47--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils39
Girls39
Boys0
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.0
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.0

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Nearby schools

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Schools near The Fountain School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimarySt Stephen's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.2 miPrimaryBowling Park Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.3 miPrimaryNewby Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.4 miSecondaryDixons City AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Outstanding
0.4 miPrimarySt Matthew's CofE Primary School and NurseryAcademy converter
Requires improvement
0.4 miPrimaryBankfoot Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.5 mi16 plusDixons Sixth Form, BradfordFree schools 16 to 19
Unrated
0.5 miNot applicableCrystal Gardens Primary SchoolOther independent school
Good
0.5 miNot applicableEden Springs Girls SecondaryOther independent school
Good
0.5 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter
Good

Frequently asked questions about The Fountain School

What is The Fountain School's Ofsted rating?

The Fountain School is rated Good, last inspected on 3 Mar 2026. Recent Ofsted inspections have no single overall grade, so Area360 summarises the inspection grades.

How many pupils attend The Fountain School?

The Fountain School has 39 pupils aged 10 to 16.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.