THE number of schools in the Bradford district ranked as good or outstanding has been revealed.

In its annual report, published today, Ofsted found for state-funded secondary schools, by the end of August 2021, 82 per cent of schools in Yorkshire and The Humber were judged good or outstanding at their most recent inspection, compared with 86 per cent nationally.

A total of 33 secondary schools in Bradford were inspected, with 64 per cent of them ranked good or outstanding, as at August 31, 2021.

For primary schools, 83 per cent in Yorkshire and The Humber were judged to be good or outstanding. Nationally, 88 per cent were judged to be good or outstanding.

A total of 156 primary schools in Bradford were inspected, with 81 per cent of them judged good or outstanding.

For secondary schools, 73 per cent in Yorkshire and The Humber were judged to be good or outstanding. Nationally, 77 per cent were judged to be good or outstanding.

Meanwhile, for non-association independent schools, 77 per cent in Yorkshire and The Humber were judged to be good or outstanding. Nationally, 78 per cent of non-association independent schools were judged good or outstanding.

The study also found 4,196 out of 39,737 pupils were suspended in state-funded secondary schools in the Bradford district in 2019/2020.

Emma Ing, Ofsted North East, Yorkshire & Humber director, said: “Children in the Yorkshire & Humber and across the country have missed out on so much as a result of restrictions and stop and start of lockdowns.

“To protect older generations, we have asked the youngest generation to put their lives and education on hold. So, it’s really important that we redress the balance and make every effort to ensure children are able to regain a sense of normality in their lives and remain at school. After all, children only get one chance at school.

“Our return to inspections this term will help parents, government and the wider public understand how schools are managing the current situation and helping children catch up. It will allow schools that are delivering a really good education to get the recognition that they deserve.”