Tong Leadership Academy
Westgate Hill Street, Bradford, BD4 6NROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Tong Leadership Academy is a secondary school in Bradford for ages 11 to 19. It is one of the 227 schools in Bradford. It ranks 22nd of 28 secondary schools in Bradford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 18 October 2023, report published 3 December 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 October 2023
Pupils are proud to attend Tong Leadership Academy. Pupils' aspirations are raised through a well-developed extra-curricular programme, including the school cadet programme. Educational visits to the theatre and local literary festivals link closely with the academic curriculum that pupils study. The school has a calm, settled atmosphere. Relationships between pupils and adults are warm and respectful. Worries and concerns are shared by pupils with trusted adults. Pupils focus well on their learning in lessons. Leaders have developed an ambitious curriculum. Teachers make effective use of the information they receive about pupils, including those pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), so that they can support all to do well. However, some pupils miss vital learning because they do not attend school as regularly as they should. The school's focus on reading means that pupils leave Tong Leadership Academy with a broad knowledge of culturally diverse texts. Pupils see themselves reflected in the books that leaders have carefully chosen. This helps to create an inclusive, welcoming environment in which pupils thrive.
What the school should improve
- Pupils' attendance at the school is not as high as it could be. This means that some pupils miss important learning. Leaders should ensure that they quickly enact targeted strategies designed to improve pupils' attendance.
- The provision for careers does not match leaders' aspirations to enable pupils to make informed decisions about their future. Pupils in Year 11 are well supported, but those in earlier year groups are not encouraged to consider future pathways. Leaders should ensure that they plan strategically for the provision of careers in all year groups.
- In a small number of subjects, the curriculum is not securely embedded. As a result, pupils' achievement is variable. Leaders should strengthen the consistency of the delivery of the school curriculum across all subjects, so that pupils make good progress and attain well.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
146 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
799 pupils on roll, with places for 1,610
Schools near Tong Leadership Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBG Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 46.8 |
| Darul Uloom Dawatul Imaan | 2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 43.2 |
| Bradford Forster Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement | Attainment 8: 32.7 |
| Bradford Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | Attainment 8: 33.1 |
| Laisterdyke Leadership Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 36.1 |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- STAR ACADEMIES
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Munif Zia
- Phone
- 01274681455
- Address
- Westgate Hill Street, Bradford, BD4 6NR
- Local authority
- Bradford
- URN
- 142761
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.