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Hanson Academy

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Hanson Academy

Sutton Avenue, Bradford, BD2 1JP

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
1,530
Ages
11-18
FSM
46.2%
Attainment 8
35.0
Ofsted
Good
Apr 2025

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
35.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
15.0%
Basics 9-5
35.3%

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
20.8%
EBacc APS
2.97
EBacc 9-5
7.1%
EBacc 9-4
11.5%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
24.58
A*-A Grades
6.2%
A*-B Grades
23.7%
AAB+ %
8.3%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 124 students entered

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About Hanson Academy

Hanson Academy is a secondary school in Bradford, Bradford. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2025 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 35.0. The school has around 1,530 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Hanson Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Apr 2025 — Good
  2. Mar 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc… (predecessor: Hanson School)
  3. Mar 2020 — Inadequate (predecessor: Hanson School)
  4. Jan 2018 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Hanson School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Hanson Academy

What is Hanson Academy's Ofsted rating?
Hanson Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What are Hanson Academy's latest exam results?
Hanson Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 35.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Hanson Academy located?
Hanson Academy is a secondary school in Bradford, Bradford (BD2 1JP).
How many pupils attend Hanson Academy?
Hanson Academy has around 1,530 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Hanson Academy with other schools?
View Hanson 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.