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Hanson Academy

Sutton Avenue, Bradford, BD2 1JP

Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Apr 2025

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

35.0school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

35.0

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2332.246.4
2023/2435.046.4
2024/2535.046.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.980.00
2023/24-0.690.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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%
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
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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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Bradford Christian School
1.21 km away · Other independent school
Feversham Girls' Secondary Academy
1.38 km away · Academy converter
Outstanding
Oasis Academy Lister Park
1.56 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
Carlton Bolling
1.78 km away · Academy converter
Outstanding
Al Mumin Primary and Secondary School
1.79 km away · Other independent school

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About Hanson Academy

Hanson Academy is a secondary school in Bradford, Bradford. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2025 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 69 responses), 73% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 35.0. The school has around 1,530 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Sutton Avenue, Bradford, BD2 1JP | More schools in Bradford

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

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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 do parents say about Hanson Academy?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 69 responses): 73% of parents would recommend Hanson Academy.
What are Hanson Academy's latest exam results?
Hanson Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 35.0. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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?
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