Bradford · BD5 8BP
The Fountain School is a very small independent coeducational day school in Bradford serving approximately 42 pupils across entry points at 11, 13, and 16. With a bespoke pupil-to-staff ratio and intimate scale, it emphasises personalised education and close pastoral relationships. The school has not yet been inspected by Ofsted, and limited public information suggests a focus on individual learning pathways and flexible progression.
Who thrives here
Pupils who thrive in close-knit, highly personalised environments where individual learning pace and interests can be prioritised; students who benefit from bespoke rather than standardised curricula.
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109 - 111 New Cross Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire
Bradford
BD5 8BP
Nearest stations
Day fees at The Fountain School are approximately £6,600 per year (2024/25).
The Fountain School admits pupils at 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
At The Fountain School, 0% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
The Fountain School is a day school in Bradford and does not offer boarding.
Ofsted rated The Fountain School “Requires improvement” (2024).
Frequently praised
✓Personalised learning and flexibility to adapt to individual pace and interests
✓Close pastoral relationships and strong staff knowledge of each pupil
✓Intimate community feel and strong sense of belonging
Common concerns
!Very limited information in public domain and no Ofsted inspection history; parents unable to verify educational quality against national benchmarks
!Micro-scale may restrict breadth of extracurricular, facilities, and peer diversity