Bradford Academy
Decision summary
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Attainment 8 of 33.1 is significantly below the national average. Progress 8 and pupil context may still indicate positive value-added.
- Attainment 8:
- 33.1
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 38%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.
- Progress 8:
- -0.94
- Confidence interval:
- [-1.13, -0.76]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Church of England religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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- Faith admissions criteria apply (Church of England). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 221 | 33.1 | — | 37.6% | 58.4% | 2.9 |
| 2023/2024 | 230 | 33.1 | -0.94 | 36.5% | 25.7% | 2.9 |
| 2022/2023 | 231 | 33.8 | -0.92 | 36.0% | 35.0% | 2.9 |
| 2021/2022 | 229 | 38.4 | -0.40 | 44.0% | 38.0% | 3.2 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Bradford for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 135367 |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Region | Yorkshire and The Humber |
| Phase | All-through |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 2-19 |
| Headteacher | Principal Melanie Saville |
| Trust | BRADFORD ACADEMY TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Church of England |
| Postcode | BD4 7QJ |
| Latest pupils | 221 |
| FSM eligible | 51.4% |
Contact and identifiers
Lister Avenue, Bradford, BD4 7QS
www.bradfordacademy.co.ukView local authority page1274256789| DfE number | 6906 |
| UKPRN | 10021055 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2007 |
| GIAS updated | 10 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | 2024/2025 |
| Ofsted published | 16 Jun 2025 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2025 |