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Laisterdyke Leadership Academy
Thornbury Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD3 8HE, Bradford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
19.4 / 100
Bottom 19%
Better than 19% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
886
Capacity
900
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school shows a commitment to quality education. It has a solid EBacc entry rate of 72%, indicating a strong emphasis on a broad curriculum. However, while the GCSE Attainment 8 score of 36.1 is above the national average, only 53% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, suggesting there may be room for improvement in these core subjects.
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Last inspected: 18 January 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal 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. | 36.1 | Bottom 8% 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%. | 53% | Bottom 18% 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%. | 33% | Bottom 22% 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%. | 72% | Top 39% 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%. | 27% | Top 39% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani56.0%
White Other7.7%
Mixed Other7.2%
Asian Bangladeshi7.0%
Other4.4%
Gypsy/Roma3.8%
Black African3.0%
Asian Indian1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Asian Other1.5%
White British1.4%
Black Other0.5%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.79637, -1.71459 · BD3 8HE
School details
Local authorityBradford
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN142681
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Laisterdyke Leadership Academy rated by Ofsted?
Laisterdyke Leadership Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 January 2023.
Is Laisterdyke Leadership Academy a good school?
Laisterdyke Leadership Academy scores 19.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 19% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Laisterdyke Leadership Academy in GCSEs?
Laisterdyke Leadership Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 36.1. 53% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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