The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 26.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
26.4
17.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
18%
24.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
24%
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
83%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
79%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
11%
Based on 170 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 25 days per year on average — over a month of school.
36% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
9% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 64 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 791
- Capacity
- 49%
- FSM
- 39.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bradford
- Trust
- STAR ACADEMIES
- Head
- Mr Munif Zia
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Westgate Hill Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD4 6NR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBirkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary · 941m away
Ryecroft Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
St John's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
St Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.8km away
Knowleswood Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
BBG Academy
Secondary · 2.0km away
Carrwood Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Darul Uloom Dawatul Imaan
Independent · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Tong Leadership Academy a selective school?
No. Tong Leadership Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Tong Leadership Academy's Ofsted rating?
Tong Leadership Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Tong Leadership Academy?
Tong Leadership Academy currently has 791 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Tong Leadership Academy take?
Tong Leadership Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Tong Leadership Academy?
Tong Leadership Academy is in Bradford, BD4 6NR, in the Bradford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Tong Leadership Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Tong Leadership Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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