Bradford Academy

  • All-through
  • Academy
  • Ages 2 to 19
Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good

Lister Avenue, Bradford, BD4 7QSOpen in maps

Bradford Academy is an all-through school in Bradford for ages 2 to 19. It is one of the 227 schools in Bradford. It ranks 23rd of 28 secondary schools in Bradford. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in April 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 29 April 2025, report published 16 June 2025

This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.

Quality of education
Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good
Sixth form provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 29 April 2025

Pupils feel valued and happy in this inclusive school. It welcomes pupils with a wide range of backgrounds and beliefs. Staff and pupils are rightly proud of the improvements since the last inspection. Pupils enjoy a rich, carefully designed curriculum. The school adjusts the curriculum to meet pupils' individual needs and aspirations. This helps pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to access fully what the school offers. Pupils with SEND thrive alongside their peers at every stage of education. Outcomes in external assessments are significantly stronger in the primary phase. However, in 2024, Year 11 exams results were below national expectations because these pupils did not benefit fully from the curriculum changes. The school has high expectations for pupils' academic success. Ongoing improvements in pupils' current performance in all phases are clear. Pupils' behaviour is commendable. Pupils are polite and respectful. They show a genuine curiosity to learn. The school's proactive approach to managing behaviour has reduced disruptions in lessons, creating a calm and supportive learning space. Students in the sixth form value the individual support provided. They join peers from other year groups in various enrichment activities. These include sports, overseas travel and social initiatives that help others.

What the school should improve

  • Aspects of planned curriculum content are not consistently delivered to a high standard. This means most pupils do not entirely understand this content. The trust should quickly ensure that all aspects of the taught subject curriculums are delivered effectively, including in key stage 3 and 4, so pupils acquire the essential knowledge identified in curriculum plans.
  • Notwithstanding the improvements in pupil attendance, many pupils are absent too regularly from school. This means that these pupils miss out on vital school experiences and have key gaps in their knowledge. The trust should continue to strengthen its attendance strategy and work with pupils and their families to improve attendance so that pupils benefit from the learning offer provided.

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

60 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths48%

48%, 14 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths2%

2%, 6 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score104

104, 2 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score103

103, 2 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score103

103, 2 below the England average of 105.

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

221 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score33.1

33.1, 13 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths23.1%

23.1%, 22.3 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths45.7%

45.7%, 19.1 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc58.4%

58.4%, 17.9 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score2.94

2.94, 1.15 below the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

1,549 pupils on roll, with places for 1,891

Eligible for free school meals49.8%

49.8%, 23.3 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language24.1%

24.1%, 2.5 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support16%

16%, 1.2 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan6.5%

6.5%, 0.5 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Bradford Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Darul Uloom Dawatul Imaan0.4 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 43.2
Bradford Forster Academy0.4 milesOfsted judgements: Requires improvementAttainment 8: 32.7
Bronte Girls' Academy0.7 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 48.9
The Fountain School0.8 milesReport card: Needs attention to expected standardNot published
Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford0.9 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published

School details

School type
Academy sponsor led
Sector
Academy
Trust
BRADFORD ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
2 to 19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
Sixth form
Yes
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Melanie Saville
Phone
01274256789
Website
bradfordacademy.co.uk
Address
Lister Avenue, Bradford, BD4 7QS
Local authority
Bradford
URN
135367

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.