Co-op Academy Delius
Barkerend Road, Bradford, BD3 8QXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Co-op Academy Delius is a special school in Bradford for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 227 schools in Bradford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 18 June 2013, report published 10 July 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 September 2023
Co-op Academy Delius is a split site special school mainly for pupils in key stages 1 and 2. A very small number of pupils attend in the early years foundation stage. Each school site focuses on specific special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils attend the site that best meets their individual SEND. Leaders at all levels have designed a pathway curriculum that is ambitious. Pupils follow one of five pathways matched to their learning needs and abilities. The school is well resourced with specialist equipment and facilities. Pupils access a wide range of sensory and therapeutic spaces to support their individual needs. These include a hydrotherapy pool and trampoline therapy. Well-trained staff are on hand to ensure that pupils get the right support and learn well. Staff are advocates for pupils with SEND. They have ambition for all pupils to progress well. Successful communication and preparation for next steps in education feature in all aspects of the school's work. Reading is woven into school life. Books play an important part in the school day. All pupils enjoy stories, singing and rhymes. Pupils feel safe in school. Staff listen to them if they have any worries or concerns. Pupils behave well. Pupils say there is no bullying in the school. If bullying were to occur, they know the school would deal with it effectively.
What the school should improve
- The most able pupils' written work is underdeveloped. Pupils do not always form letters legibly and present their learning clearly. This is because the school does not consistently teach pupils to write legibly. The school should ensure staff provide pupils with opportunities to further develop their handwriting and presentation.
- A very small minority of parents believe that partnership between the school and home could be improved. They do not feel that the school works with them effectively to support their children's needs. The school should continue to strengthen their work with all parents to ensure that any concerns are addressed promptly and that they feel involved in their child's development.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
40 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
198 pupils on roll, with places for 211
Schools near Co-op Academy Delius
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oastlers School | 1 mile | Report card: Exceptional | Attainment 8: 14.5 |
| Bradford Beacon School | 2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Prism Independent School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Co-op Academy Southfield | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 1.9 |
School details
- School type
- Academy special converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Mrs Emma Hardaker
- Phone
- 01274666472
- Address
- Barkerend Road, Bradford, BD3 8QX
- Local authority
- Bradford
- URN
- 147117
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.