Located in Bradford, Park Aspire Alternative Provision Academy is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 4 to 14. The school is a academy alternative provision converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Park Aspire Alternative Provision Academy currently has around 57 pupils on roll, which is about 63% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 73.7% boys and 26.3% girls. Around 56.1% 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.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (70.2%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Avenue Road, Bradford, BD5 8DB |
| Website: | https://parkaspire.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01274735298 |
| School Type: | Academy alternative provision converter |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Bradford |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Richard Morris |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 150425 |
Ofsted inspection date: 10/06/2015
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 14 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 90 |
| Number of Pupils: | 57 |
| Number of Boys: | 42 |
| Number of Girls: | 15 |
| White British | 70.20% | 40 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 8.80% | 5 |
| Unclassified | 7.00% | 4 |
| Other White | 3.50% | 2 |
| Other Mixed | 3.50% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 1.80% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 1.80% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 1.80% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.80% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| 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 | 2,252 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Park Primary School New Cross Street , West Bowling BD5 8BT | - not rated | 299 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowling Park Primary School New Cross Street , West Bowling BD5 8BT | 3out of 4 | 299 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School Gaythorne Road , West Bowling BD5 7HU | 3out of 4 | 704 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery Ivy House Road , BD5 8FG | - not rated | 839 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery Ivy House Road , BD5 8FG | 2out of 4 | 839 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 919 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowling Community College Lister Avenue , BD4 7QT | - not rated | 919 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons City Academy Ripley Street , BD5 7RR | 4out of 4 | 976 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bronte Girls' Academy Bolling Road , East Bowling BD4 7EB | 3out of 4 | 1,232 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bradford Forster Academy Fenby Avenue , BD4 8RG | - not rated | 1,641 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Middle School New Cross Street , West Bowling BD5 8BT | - not rated | 301 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodroyd Middle School Woodroyd Road , West Bowling BD5 8EL | - not rated | 579 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fenby Middle School Lorne Street , BD4 7PS | - not rated | 1,331 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gregory Middle School Newhall Road , Bierley BD4 6AF | - not rated | 1,403 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Blaise RC Middle School Newhall Road , Bierley BD4 6AF | - not rated | 1,403 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,054 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 1,667 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 2,151 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 | 926 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Aspire Avenue Road , West Bowling BD5 8DB | - not rated | 0 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Aspire Alternative Provision Academy Avenue Road , West Bowling BD5 8DB | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fountain School 109 - 111 New Cross Street , Bradford BD5 8BP | - not rated | 532 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundthorn School St Stephens Road , West Bowling BD5 7TB | - not rated | 764 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Mentoring Estate House , BD4 7EX | - not rated | 822 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.