Located in Bradford, Oastlers School is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a academy special converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Oastlers School currently has around 164 pupils on roll, which is about 114% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 86.6% boys and 13.4% girls. Around 61.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 15.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 42.6%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (78.7%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Flockton Road, Bradford, BD4 7RH |
| Website: | www.oastlers.com |
| Telephone: | 01274307456 |
| School Type: | Academy special converter |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Bradford |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Lyndsey Brown |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 149519 |
Ofsted inspection date: 25/01/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 144 |
| Number of Pupils: | 164 |
| Number of Boys: | 142 |
| Number of Girls: | 22 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 15.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 42.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 78.70% | 129 |
| White and Asian | 5.50% | 9 |
| Other Mixed | 4.90% | 8 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.70% | 6 |
| Pakistani | 2.40% | 4 |
| Other Asian | 1.20% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 1.20% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.60% | 1 |
| Other White | 0.60% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.60% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.60% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Nursery School and Centre for Children and Families Basil Street , Canterbury BD5 9HL | 4out of 4 | 3,013 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lorne First School Lorne Street , Wakefield Road BD4 7PS | - not rated | 489 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lower Fields Primary Academy Fenby Avenue , BD4 8RG | 3out of 4 | 636 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lower Fields Primary School Fenby Avenue , BD4 8RG | - not rated | 644 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dudley Hill First School Harry Street , Dudley Hill BD4 9PH | - not rated | 737 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bierley CofE First School Bierley Lane , Bierley BD4 6AA | - not rated | 993 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Cathedral Community College Lister Avenue , BD4 7QT | - not rated | 204 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowling Community College Lister Avenue , BD4 7QT | - not rated | 204 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Forster Academy Fenby Avenue , BD4 8RG | - not rated | 801 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bronte Girls' Academy Bolling Road , East Bowling BD4 7EB | 3out of 4 | 1,206 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dixons City Academy Ripley Street , BD5 7RR | 4out of 4 | 1,599 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fenby Middle School Lorne Street , BD4 7PS | - not rated | 489 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lower Fields Middle School Fenby Avenue , BD4 8RG | - not rated | 644 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryan Middle School New Cross Street , West Bowling BD5 8BT | - not rated | 1,106 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gregory Middle School Newhall Road , Bierley BD4 6AF | - not rated | 1,374 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Blaise RC Middle School Newhall Road , Bierley BD4 6AF | - not rated | 1,374 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 1,535 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 1,800 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 2,452 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Academy Lister Avenue , BD4 7QS | - not rated | 113 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oastlers School Flockton Road , BD4 7RH | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oastlers School Flockton Road , BD4 7RH | - not rated | 0 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolling Special School Anerley Street , BD4 7SY | - not rated | 434 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lindley House School Anerley Street , Bowling Hall Road BD4 7SY | - not rated | 434 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford District PRU Anerley Street , BD4 7SY | - not rated | 513 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.