Bradford has 4 colleges and sixth forms with a published Ofsted grade. At their latest inspection 2 were outstanding or exceptional and 100% good or better, against 94% of colleges and sixth forms across England. The most recent was inspected on 19 May 2026. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
- 2 outstanding or exceptional
- 2 good, strong or expected
- 0 requires improvement or needs attention
- 0 inadequate or urgent improvement
| Colleges | Latest grade | Inspected | Postcode area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford | Outstanding | 18 May 2023 | BD5 |
| New College Bradford | Outstanding | 22 Sept 2023 | BD5 |
| Bradford College | Good | 4 Oct 2024 | BD7 |
| Shipley College | Expected | 19 May 2026 | BD18 |