Appleton Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Bradford. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Appleton Academy.

Bradford, BD128AL Ofsted: Good Age 3-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

48

/ 100

All-through weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for All-through schools

Progress 8 score
35.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 25.0%
Raw: -0.87
English & Maths grade 4+ %
43.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 39.9%
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
46.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 55.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
65.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 15.0%
Raw: 14.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
3 November 2021
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Woodside Road
Bradford, BD128AL
Phone
1274600550
Website
appletonacademy.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
145173
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
All-through
Address
Woodside Road, Bradford, BD12 8AL
Website
www.appletonacademy.co.uk
Age range
3-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
EXCEED ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
1378 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,249
Free School Meals
51.1% (638 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.1% (51 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.3%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
32.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
44 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
89
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,249 pupils
3-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Head Teacher's Message

Appleton Academy is an extraordinary school. The Executive Headteacher expresses pride in leading and learning from our children, young people and staff, emphasizes an all-through family and community that inspires, nurtures and helps individuals to be their best, values the unique child, and aims to raise achievement through education that develops aspirations and dreams. The vision and ethos are supported by Exceed Academies Trust.

Curriculum Highlights

The Appleton Academy Scholars Programme was created in February 2024. The programme has been developed with support from Andy Griffith, a renowned educational consultant, teacher, trainer and writer. The Scholars Programme aims to counteract the structural bias in society against working class children achieving success in their adult lives. It targets students who have the potential to achieve a university degree or higher level apprenticeship. The programme is based around a co-curricular model with in-school Scholars sessions, experiential learning, and parental engagement. Most sessions will take place within school time, including trips, and the content includes knowledge, attitudes, skills and habits (KASH) gained through formal sessions and informal learning opportunities. An in-school Scholars session is presented twice per half term and lasts over two hours on average. Experiences (speakers or visits) occur at least once per half-term. Extra-curricular events are provided, including visits to Russell Group universities and talks from Oxford and Cambridge representatives.

Admissions Criteria

In-year admissions are defined as applications for admission to Reception or Year 7 which are submitted on or after the first day of the school year of admission, or applications for any other year group. The school is part of the Local Authority’s in-year co-ordination scheme for in-year admissions. Details of this scheme can be found online here: In-year admissions | Bradford Council, or you can contact the School Admissions Team by emailing [email protected] or by telephoning 01274 439200. Parents or carers living within the Bradford District who would like their child to move to our school should first contact their child’s current school to discuss the reasons for the transfer.

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