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

How we weight each phase

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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

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.

Location & Contact

Address
Woodside Road
Bradford, BD128AL
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School Information

URN
145173
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
All-through
Address
Woodside Road, Bradford, BD12 8AL
Ofsted rating
Good
Age range
3-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open

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

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