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Hanson Academy
Sutton Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD2 1JP, Bradford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
13.6 / 100
Bottom 14%
Better than 14% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,530
Capacity
1,788
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
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Last inspected: 29 April 2025Quality 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%. | 51% | Bottom 15% 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%. | 36% | Bottom 31% 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%. | 21% | Bottom 25% 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%. | 12% | Bottom 25% UK |
Parent View (69 responses)
★★★★★3.5
Good range of subjects
86%
Good range of extra-curricular
81%
My child feels safe
77%
My child makes good progress
75%
School has high expectations
75%
School keeps me informed
73%
I'd recommend this school
73%
Progress is communicated
73%
My child is happy
71%
School supports development
71%
Behaviour is good
70%
School responds to concerns
46%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British44.3%
Asian Pakistani16.9%
Asian Bangladeshi8.8%
Black African5.3%
White Other5.0%
Mixed W+Asian3.5%
Asian Indian3.1%
Other2.2%
Mixed Other2.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.0%
Gypsy/Roma1.4%
Asian Other0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Black Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Black Caribbean0.2%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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53.81798, -1.74225 · BD2 1JP
School details
Local authorityBradford
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN149011
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Hanson Academy rated by Ofsted?
Hanson Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 April 2025.
Is Hanson Academy a good school?
Hanson Academy scores 13.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 14% 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 Hanson Academy?
Based on 69 Ofsted Parent View responses, Hanson Academy receives a satisfaction score of 69% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Hanson Academy in GCSEs?
Hanson Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 35.1. 51% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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