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Bradford Academy
Lister Avenue, Bradford, BD4 7QS, Bradford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
5.2 / 100
Bottom 5%
Better than 5% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,682
Capacity
1,891
Ages
2–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a diverse age range from 2 to 19 and a large student body, this all-through school has a mixed performance record. While GCSE results show a low Attainment 8 score of 33.1 and only 46% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is a notable EBacc entry rate of 58%. However, parent satisfaction appears to be a concern, with only 45% of parents recommending the school, and it currently holds an Ofsted rating of Requires Improvement.
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Last inspected: 29 April 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 33.1 | Bottom 3% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 46% | Bottom 8% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 23% | Bottom 7% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 58% | Bottom 14% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 7% | Bottom 14% UK |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 48% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | No UK data |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 54% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 0% | Below avg |
Based on 56 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (42 responses)
★★★★★2.5
Good range of extra-curricular
79%
Good range of subjects
79%
My child makes good progress
57%
School has high expectations
57%
My child is happy
55%
My child feels safe
52%
School supports development
48%
Progress is communicated
48%
I'd recommend this school
45%
School keeps me informed
41%
School responds to concerns
41%
Behaviour is good
41%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British39.8%
Asian Pakistani31.0%
White Other6.3%
Mixed W+Asian5.6%
Black African3.9%
Asian Other2.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.2%
Mixed Other1.8%
Asian Indian1.5%
Other1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Black Caribbean0.8%
Black Other0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Asian Chinese0.3%
White Irish0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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53.77767, -1.73389 · BD4 7QS
School details
Local authorityBradford
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN135367
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.bradfordacademy.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Bradford Academy rated by Ofsted?
Bradford Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 April 2025.
Is Bradford Academy a good school?
Bradford Academy scores 5.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 5% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Bradford Academy?
Based on 42 Ofsted Parent View responses, Bradford Academy receives a satisfaction score of 50% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Bradford Academy in GCSEs?
Bradford Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 33.1. 46% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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