Appleton Academy
Appleton Academy is an all-through school (Academy sponsor led), ages 3–16, in Bradford, BD12, in the Bradford council area. It has 1,207 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (16 June 2026): Report card: Expected standard in 4 areas, Needs attention in 3 areas.
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Ofsted
Report card: Expected standard in 4 areas, Needs attention in 3 areas — inspected 16 June 2026.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Safeguarding standards | Met |
Inclusion | Expected standard |
Curriculum and teaching | Needs attention |
Achievement | Needs attention |
Attendance and behaviour | Expected standard |
Personal development and wellbeing | Expected standard |
Early years | Expected standard |
Leadership and governance | Needs attention |
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 63 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 12 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 52 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 | -0.87 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 35.1 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 27.0 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 163 | 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 | 1,207 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 50.8% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 10.1% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 19.3% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 6.06% | 2024/25 |
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