THE
BRADFORD AREA:
Population, qualifications and education
General
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Bradford is England's 4th largest metropolitan area. It covers the city of Bradford, Keighley, Ilkley, Shipley, Saltaire, Haworth, Bingley, Baildon and many other villages.
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The metropolitan area is bordered by North Yorkshire, Leeds, Kirklees, Calderdale and Lancashire. Its 2001 Census population is 467,665.
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The population is growing steadily: Bradford Council projects a 4% increase over the next 20 years.
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Approximately 22% of the population are from ethnic minority groups, this is set to grow to 35% over the next two decades.
Qualifications
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Go to School/College Performance Tables for analysis.
Education
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The following secondary level school provision is in place:
Fifteen community schools
One voluntary controlled school (Ilkley Grammar)
Eight voluntary aided schools. There are four which are Roman Catholic, two Church of England and two others.
Four foundation schools
One Academy (Dixons City Academy)
Five independent schools.
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There are also seven special schools with secondary level pupils.
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The area has 3 further education colleges: Bradford College, Shipley College, and Keighley College
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The University of Bradford is, of course, situated in the area
