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Appleton Academy
Woodside Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD12 8AL, Bradford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
21.0 / 100
Bottom 21%
Better than 21% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,254
Capacity
1,378
Ages
3–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this all-through academy serves a diverse student body and offers a supportive learning environment. While GCSE results show that 42% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the attainment levels, particularly in the EBacc, indicate room for improvement. However, the school performs well in the top 94% for GCSE Attainment 8 compared to the national average, suggesting that students make solid progress during their time here.
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Last inspected: 3 November 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality 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. | 35.1 | Bottom 6% 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%. | 42% | Bottom 5% 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%. | 27% | Bottom 12% 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%. | 15% | Bottom 16% 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%. | 8% | Bottom 16% 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%. | 63% | 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%. | 12% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British76.4%
White Other4.9%
Asian Pakistani4.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.6%
Other2.2%
Black African2.2%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Mixed Other1.2%
Asian Indian0.7%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Asian Other0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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53.74249, -1.77138 · BD12 8AL
School details
Local authorityBradford
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN145173
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.appletonacademy.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Appleton Academy rated by Ofsted?
Appleton Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 November 2021.
Is Appleton Academy a good school?
Appleton Academy scores 21.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 21% 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 Appleton Academy in GCSEs?
Appleton Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 35.1. 42% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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