Bradford Academy is a all-through school in Bradford, serving pupils aged 2 to 19. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Bradford Academy currently has around 1682 pupils on roll, which is about 89% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.5% boys and 45.5% girls. Around 51.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 14.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 40.2%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 21 pupils.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 39.8%. pakistani pupils make up about 31%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 88% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (80%) , including 43% who stay in school sixth forms and 34% progressing to further education , while 4% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Lister Avenue, Bradford, BD4 7QS |
| Website: | www.bradfordacademy.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01274256789 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | All-through |
| Local authority: | Bradford |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Melanie Saville |
| Religious character: | Church of England |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 135367 |
Ofsted inspection date: 29/04/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1891 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1682 |
| Number of Boys: | 916 |
| Number of Girls: | 766 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 14.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 40.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 39.80% | 670 |
| Pakistani | 31.00% | 522 |
| Other White | 6.30% | 106 |
| White and Asian | 5.60% | 94 |
| African | 3.90% | 65 |
| Other Asian | 2.30% | 38 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.20% | 37 |
| Other Mixed | 1.80% | 30 |
| Indian | 1.50% | 26 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.00% | 17 |
| Unclassified | 1.00% | 17 |
| White and Black African | 0.90% | 15 |
| Caribbean | 0.80% | 14 |
| Other Black | 0.50% | 9 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.40% | 7 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.40% | 7 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 5 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.10% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 1 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Nursery School and Centre for Children and Families Basil Street , Canterbury BD5 9HL | 4out of 4 | 3,117 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lorne First School Lorne Street , Wakefield Road BD4 7PS | - not rated | 412 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lower Fields Primary Academy Fenby Avenue , BD4 8RG | 3out of 4 | 575 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lower Fields Primary School Fenby Avenue , BD4 8RG | - not rated | 584 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dudley Hill First School Harry Street , Dudley Hill BD4 9PH | - not rated | 624 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bierley CofE First School Bierley Lane , Bierley BD4 6AA | - not rated | 929 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Cathedral Community College Lister Avenue , BD4 7QT | - not rated | 119 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowling Community College Lister Avenue , BD4 7QT | - not rated | 119 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Forster Academy Fenby Avenue , BD4 8RG | - not rated | 717 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bronte Girls' Academy Bolling Road , East Bowling BD4 7EB | 3out of 4 | 1,308 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dixons City Academy Ripley Street , BD5 7RR | 4out of 4 | 1,708 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fenby Middle School Lorne Street , BD4 7PS | - not rated | 412 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lower Fields Middle School Fenby Avenue , BD4 8RG | - not rated | 584 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryan Middle School New Cross Street , West Bowling BD5 8BT | - not rated | 1,199 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holme Middle School Knowles Lane , Holmewood BD4 9AE | - not rated | 1,310 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gregory Middle School Newhall Road , Bierley BD4 6AF | - not rated | 1,322 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 1,648 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 1,905 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 2,561 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Academy Lister Avenue , BD4 7QS | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oastlers School Flockton Road , BD4 7RH | 4out of 4 | 113 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oastlers School Flockton Road , BD4 7RH | - not rated | 113 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolling Special School Anerley Street , BD4 7SY | - not rated | 336 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lindley House School Anerley Street , Bowling Hall Road BD4 7SY | - not rated | 336 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford District PRU Anerley Street , BD4 7SY | - not rated | 406 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.