The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 35.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
35.1
8.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
27%
14.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
15%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
86%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 159 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 115 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 3–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,254
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 50.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bradford
- Trust
- EXCEED ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Ms Helen Jones
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Woodside Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD12 8AL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWorthinghead Primary School
Primary · 755m away
Shirley Manor Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Hill Top CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Woodside Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Scholes Village Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Netherlands Avenue School and Community Nursery
Special school · 1.8km away
Bailiffe Bridge Junior and Infant School
Primary · 2.2km away
Broadbeck Learning Centre
Independent · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Appleton Academy's Ofsted rating?
Appleton Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Appleton Academy?
Appleton Academy currently has 1,254 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Appleton Academy take?
Appleton Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 16. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is Appleton Academy?
Appleton Academy is in Bradford, BD12 8AL, in the Bradford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Appleton Academy have a sixth form?
No, Appleton Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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