The site on Nelson Street is set to provide facilities for 1,200 students at New College Bradford, which is scheduled to open in 2019.

Bradford Council has worked closely with the government’s Education and Skills Funding Agency to ensure that the development could be built on the chosen site.

The council carried out a review of post-16 education last year which identified the need for a small number of large sixth-form schools in key areas such as Bradford city centre.

The location has excellent transport links and is within easy walking distance of Bradford Interchange.

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Cllr Alex Ross-Shaw, executive member for regeneration, planning and transport at Bradford Council, said: "We welcome this major investment into Bradford city centre.

“The site has excellent transport links and will be accessible to young people across our district.

“It will increase the footfall into our city and provide an excellent campus for young people to learn in.”

Cllr Imran Khan, executive member for education, employment and skills, said: "This is great news for Bradford's young people.

“New College Bradford's trust has a strong track record for delivering post-16 education.

"This new school will boost the choice and quality of A-level, BTEC and other qualifications available.

“It will increase the chances of young people from Bradford fulfilling their potential and going on to the higher education and employment they aspire to."