Woodhouse Grove School
Bradford, West Yorkshire · BD10 0NR
AAB+ A-level
29.1%
9–7 GCSE
39.3%
Day fees
£14k
Inspection
Not yet inspected
Woodhouse Grove is a Methodist-affiliated, all-through independent school in Bradford serving pupils from age 3 to 18, with optional boarding from Year 9 onwards. The school combines traditional academic rigour with modern facilities and a distinctive pastoral approach centred on the motto 'I am the best of me'. Strong provision across sports (including a golf academy), performing arts, and outdoor education reflects a rounded, ambitious curriculum.
- →All-through education from nursery to sixth form, reducing transition friction
- →Substantial on-site facilities including pool, theatre, climbing wall, and purpose-built design & technology spaces
- →Flexible boarding options (full, short-term, ad-hoc) suited to Forces families and international students
- →Golf Academy and competitive sports culture with structured pathways
Who thrives here
Woodhouse Grove suits well-rounded pupils who thrive with structure, benefit from small-to-medium school scale, and engage positively with sport, music, or drama. It appeals to families valuing Methodist values, outdoor pursuits, and a geographically accessible all-through education in Yorkshire.
Strengths at a glance
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At a glance
Contact & visit
Apperley Bridge
Bradford, West Yorkshire
BD10 0NR
Nearest stations
Notable alumni
John Sugden
Sports scholar and physical education theorist
Recent investment
Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Woodhouse Grove School?
Day fees at Woodhouse Grove School are approximately £13,770 per year (2026/27).
How do you get into Woodhouse Grove School?
Woodhouse Grove School admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are Woodhouse Grove School's exam results?
At Woodhouse Grove School, 29.1% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 39.3% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is Woodhouse Grove School a boarding school?
Woodhouse Grove School offers boarding as well as day places.
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Excellent facilities, particularly sports and performing arts spaces
✓Strong pastoral care and individual attention despite all-through structure
✓Flexible boarding options highly valued by Forces and expat families
✓Well-organised all-through pathway reducing transition stress
✓Engaged co-curricular programme with genuine depth in sport and music
Common concerns
!Limited public data on academic outcomes (no recent ISI inspection or Ofsted)
!North location and Bradford reputation may deter some families seeking southern or higher-profile independent schools
!Day fees not publicly available; transparency on cost vs. nearby independent alternatives unclear