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Appleton Academy
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Appleton Academy
- All-through
- Bradford BD12 8AL
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils are achieving well in a wide range of subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils say the school has improved, including behaviour. Many parents and staff agree.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Children who fall behind in their reading receive extra support to catch up quickly.
Teacher Engagement: Staff go the extra mile to support pupils’ personal development.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Curriculum leaders have identified precisely what they want pupils to learn and when. In these subjects, pupils know and remember more.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Staff receive regular training on safeguarding. They are fully aware of their responsibilities.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Staff help parents to support their children’s learning.
Parent Satisfaction: Many parents commented that their child enjoys coming to school and feels well supported by staff.
Communication with Parents: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give their opinion.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders and governors make sure that safeguarding is a high priority.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Senior leaders have revised the school’s curriculum to be ambitious for all pupils.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: If bullying happens, it is quickly dealt with by adults.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: The school is calm and purposeful with improved behaviour.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: There is a strong pastoral team providing effective support for pupils.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: There are lots of visits and after-school activities, including sports, music, and chess clubs.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Teachers plan many exciting trips and visits to complement the curriculum.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils spoke proudly about helping to design the playground.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Between Year 7 and Year 9, pupils study a wide range of subjects providing a solid foundation for GCSEs.
Support for SEND: The new resource base provision for pupils with communication difficulties and autism is well led and effective.
Subjects Offered: In the secondary phase, leaders have introduced a more ambitious curriculum for GCSE subjects.
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Appleton Academy is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 1249 students from age 3-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 24% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Requires Improvement | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 3-16 | 2-19 | 3-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.1 | 14 | 16.6 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 100 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 101 | 103 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 24% | 22% | 36% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | 18.20% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 101 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 59% | 56.64% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 5.95% | 7.4% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -0.2 | Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 2 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 4 | 96 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% 4 | 59.75% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 4 | 8.4% | 9.69% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.6 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 71% | 56.47% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 7.48% | 9.14% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | -1 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.6 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.56 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 24% | 32.72% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 45% | 48.39% | 42.99% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 27% | 31.93% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 9.7% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% | 14.93% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.02 | 3.14 | 2.82 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 91.55% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 160 | 178 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 86.39% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 53% | 32.32% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | 8% | 32.77% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | 19% | 11.19% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.26% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.29% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 9% | 2.87% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.57 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 39 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 23% | 33.49% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% | 48.04% | 45.26% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 21% | 29% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 11.45% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% | 16.51% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.1 | 3.03 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 82% | 88.06% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 156 | 170 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 74% | 84.26% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 54% | 30.45% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 6% | 34.45% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | 14% | 12.84% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 6.45% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 1.77% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.06% | 2.15% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.57 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 34% 12 | 28.54% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% 12 | 42.88% | 43.34% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 30% | 28.34% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% 2 | 9.12% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% 4 | 13.9% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.29 | 2.88 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 92.62% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 165 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 87.67% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 29.52% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | - | 46.81% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.19% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.95% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.67% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.29% | 2.76% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.71 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 38 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 22% | 27.62% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 42% | 42.77% | 42.58% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 48% | 27.18% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 9.64% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% | 14.82% | 15.97% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.04 | 2.9 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 88.18% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 161 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 83.59% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 25.12% | 28.32% |
| School sixth forms | - | 50.76% | 31.51% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.35% | 9.07% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.12% | 5.94% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.24% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.24% | 2.06% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
A level exam result
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 19.05 | 26.11 | 29.02 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 24.56 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 9.59% | 13.34% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 15.13% | 31.48% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 4.25% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 9.81% | 15.8% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 5.06% | 4.22% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Appleton Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1