The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 86% capacity.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 35.1 vs national 43.8)
- 46% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial 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
36%
5.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
21%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.63
Band 5Source: 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
78%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
74%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
12%
Based on 274 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 27 days per year on average — over a month of school.
39% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
10% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 138 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,530
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 46.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bradford
- Trust
- DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Samuel Sheedy
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Sutton Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD2 1JP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPeel Park Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.3km away
Feversham Girls' Secondary Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
Midland Road Nursery School
Nursery · 1.7km away
Carlton Bolling
Secondary · 1.8km away
Al Mumin Primary and Secondary School
Independent · 1.8km away
Fagley Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Valley Academy
Secondary · 1.9km away
St. Clare's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is Hanson Academy a selective school?
No. Hanson Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Hanson Academy?
Hanson Academy currently has 1,530 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hanson Academy take?
Hanson Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Hanson Academy?
Hanson Academy is in Bradford, BD2 1JP, in the Bradford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hanson Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Hanson Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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