Bradford Academy
Bradford Academy is an all-through school (Academy sponsor led), ages 2–19, in Bradford, BD4, in the Bradford council area. It has 1,549 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (29 April 2025): Good in 5 areas, Requires improvement in 1 area. It is listed as non-selective.
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Ofsted
Good in 5 areas, Requires improvement in 1 area — inspected 29 April 2025.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Quality of education | Requires improvement |
Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
Personal development | Good |
Leadership and management | Good |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
Early years | Good |
Sixth form | Good |
Read the Ofsted inspection report
Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 48 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 2 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 60 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 | -0.94 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 33.1 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 23.1 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 221 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 1,549 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 49.8% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 24.1% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 14.63% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 5.41% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
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