The William Bradford Academy, based in Leicester, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 14 to 18. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
The William Bradford Academy currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Heath Lane, Leicester, LE9 7PD |
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| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Leicestershire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Marion Plant |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 141129 |
| Age Range: | 14 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 984 |
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| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newlands Community Primary School Belle Vue Road , Earl Shilton LE9 7PA | - not rated | 448 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands Community Primary School Belle Vue Road , Earl Shilton LE9 7PA | 2out of 4 | 448 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barwell Infant School Townend Road , Barwell LE9 8HG | 3out of 4 | 1,208 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barwell Church of England Academy High Street , Barwell LE9 8DS | - not rated | 1,556 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barwell Church of England Junior School High Street , Barwell LE9 8DS | - not rated | 1,556 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The William Bradford Academy Heath Lane , Earl Shilton LE9 7PD | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Bradford Community College Heath Lane , Earl Shilton LE9 7PD | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heath Lane Academy Heath Lane , Earl Shilton LE9 7PD | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield High School Belle Vue Road , Earl Shilton LE9 7PA | - not rated | 455 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Fusion Academy Moore Road , Barwell LE9 8AG | 3out of 4 | 245 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadow View Farm School Kirkby Road , Barwell LE9 8FT | - not rated | 1,496 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Farm Grammar School Wilkinson Lane , Elmesthorpe LE9 7SP | - not rated | 1,668 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedars 33 Ashby Road , Stapleton LE9 8JF | - not rated | 2,080 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Barwell 146 Hinkley Road , Barwell LE9 8DN | - not rated | 2,451 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.