What is Bradford Academy's Ofsted rating?

Bradford Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.

What are Bradford Academy's latest exam results?

Bradford Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 32.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Bradford Academy located?

Bradford Academy is a secondary school in Bradford, Bradford (BD4 7QS).

How many pupils attend Bradford Academy?

Bradford Academy has around 1,682 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Bradford Academy with other schools?

View Bradford Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Bradford.

All-throughData as of May 2026

Bradford Academy

Lister Avenue, Bradford, BD4 7QS

Academy sponsor led

Church of England

Pupils

1,682

Ages

2-19

FSM

51.4%

Attainment 8

32.9

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Jan 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

57.0%

Writing

60.0%

Maths

60.0%

RWM Combined

48.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

What to look for in a primary schoolApplication timelines, KS2 SATs context, and what to ask on a school visit.

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

32.9

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

7.9%

Basics 9-5

22.6%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

58.4%

EBacc APS

2.93

EBacc 9-5

4.1%

EBacc 9-4

7.2%

How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry

N/A

A*-A Grades

N/A

A*-B Grades

N/A

AAB+ %

N/A

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

Based on 56 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

Parent Reviews

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