The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 89% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 33.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
48%
-14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
33.1
10.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
23%
18.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
58%
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
82%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
78%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 231 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 25 days per year on average — over a month of school.
35% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
8% 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 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 198 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 2–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,682
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 51.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bradford
- Trust
- BRADFORD ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Melanie Saville (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2023 | School Inspection
Short inspection
November 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Curriculum and development visit
November 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Location
Lister Avenue, Bradford, BD4 7QS
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
Is Bradford Academy a selective school?
No. Bradford Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Bradford Academy's Ofsted rating?
Bradford Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bradford Academy?
Bradford Academy currently has 1,682 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bradford Academy take?
Bradford Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 19. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is Bradford Academy?
Bradford Academy is in Bradford, BD4 7QS, in the Bradford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bradford Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Bradford Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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