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Based on the inspection date: 11 January 2023
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Some pupils miss out on acquiring crucial knowledge due to inconsistent curriculum quality.
Behaviour and Attitudes: There are too many incidents of poor behaviour, especially for secondary-aged pupils.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Effective support for younger pupils needing reading help; older pupils benefit inconsistently.
Teacher Engagement: Some subjects' teachers work closely together, but the implementation varies greatly.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teaching is not always effective; some subjects fail to help pupils build deep knowledge.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Support exists for meeting pupils' needs, but not all teachers present subject matter clearly.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Leaders know pupils well and build strong relationships with families.
Communication with Parents: Parents can give feedback through Ofsted Parent View, indicating generally positive interaction.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders often fail to acknowledge pupil concerns effectively, resulting in frequent disruptions.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders need better analysis to identify and focus on improving school priorities.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with thorough staff training and diligent record-keeping.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Some bullying instances are handled more effectively than others; overall safety measures are in place.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Opportunities to develop leadership skills through activities and support for pupils with challenging behaviour exist.
Career Counselling Services: Comprehensive career guidance programme compliant with provider access legislation.
Support for SEND: Pupils with SEND are well supported through a clear curriculum strategy.
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Bradford Academy is a All-through, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 1738 students from age 2-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 22% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement 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 | Requires Improvement | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 2-19 | 3-16 | 3-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14 | 18.1 | 16.6 |
| Proficient Math | 100 | 104 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 101 | 104 | 103 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 22% | 24% | 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 | 100 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 101 | 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 | 42% | 56.64% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -5 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -1.4 | Below 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 | 103 1 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 101 1 | 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 | 57% | 59.75% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 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 | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.0 | Above 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 | 102 3 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 3 | 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 | 57% 18 | 56.47% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% 5 | 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 | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.1 | 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 | 99 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 99 | 92 | 93 |
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 | 39% | 54.41% | 56.27% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 7.4% | 8.17% |
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 | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | Below Average |
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 | -0.92 | 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 | 33.8 | 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% | 32.72% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 39% | 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 | 35% | 31.93% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 9.7% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% | 14.93% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.87 | 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 | 87% | 91.55% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 232 | 178 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 86.39% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 31% | 32.32% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | 31% | 32.77% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | 18% | 11.19% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.26% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.29% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 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 | -0.4 | 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 | 31% | 33.49% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% | 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 | 38% | 29% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 11.45% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% | 16.51% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.24 | 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 | 88% | 88.06% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 227 | 170 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 84.26% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 32% | 30.45% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 26% | 34.45% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | 21% | 12.84% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 6.45% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 1.77% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 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 | -0.55 | 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 | 36.1 | 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 | 27% 6 | 28.54% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% 5 | 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 | 35% | 28.34% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% 3 | 9.12% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% 7 | 13.9% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.03 | 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 | 88% | 92.62% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 203 | 165 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 87.67% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 34% | 29.52% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | 43% | 46.81% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 1.19% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 9.95% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.67% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 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 | -0.32 | 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 | 38.3 | 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 | 21% 6 | 27.62% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% 5 | 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 | 6% | 27.18% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% 1 | 9.64% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 3% 1 | 14.82% | 15.97% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.85 | 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 | 91% | 88.18% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 193 | 161 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 83.59% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 24% | 25.12% | 28.32% |
| School sixth forms | 59% | 50.76% | 31.51% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.35% | 9.07% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.12% | 5.94% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.24% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.24% | 2.06% |
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 | -0.04 | 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 | 40.8 | 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 | 27% | 24.44% | 29.51% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% | 38.92% | 43.04% |
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 | 7% | 25.5% | 25.21% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% | 11.92% | 14.68% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 2% | 14.06% | 16.23% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
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 | 93% | 94.53% | 85.23% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 207 | 166 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 66.87% | 58.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 22% | 24.6% | 30.56% |
| School sixth forms | 59% | 53% | 32.11% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 0.2% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 13.27% | 5.75% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 3.73% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 1.93% | 2.46% |
A level exam result
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 | - | 26.82 | 29.99 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 24.17 | 29.55 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 9.83% | 13.64% |
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 | 30 | 190 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 57% | 62.41% | 58.59% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 6.65% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 14.47% | 21.14% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 11.94% | 9.05% |
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 | - | 26.15 | 33.4 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 26.97 | 32.48 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 14.89% | 17.69% |
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 | 91 | 212 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 59% | 60.39% | 60.66% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 4.17% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 14% | 8.78% | 17.72% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 16% | 10.44% | 10.7% |
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 | 23.98 1 | 26.43 | 29.38 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 26.25 10 | 25.29 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 7.29% | 13.04% |
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 | 175 | 238 | 231 |
| Students staying in education | 56% | 67.06% | 57.28% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 6.65% | 7.78% |
| Students entering employment | 16% | 13.18% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 14% | 8.65% | 8.8% |
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 | 22.87 3 | 26.11 | 29.02 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 16.42 16 | 24.56 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.5% | 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 | 11 | 15.13% | 31.48% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 4.25% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 11% | 9.81% | 15.8% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 5.06% | 4.22% |
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 | 25.46 | 20.16 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.82 | 19.09 | 27.74 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 11.5% | 7.13% | 12.63% |
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 | 5 | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 10 | 17.47% | 36.22% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 3.27% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 7% | 12.27% | 20.04% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 11% | 7.07% | 4.23% |
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14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Bradford Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
